Little Lava is a remote farm on Iceland's west coast, accessible only across a lagoon that floods twice daily. Surrounded by a lava field, the farm offers stunning views of mountains, volcanoes, and the pristine Icelandic sky. In this narrative, the author shares his experience of restoring an abandoned house on the farm, spending a summer with his wife and young son in a life stripped of modern conveniences—no heat, electricity, or running water. Inspired by Henry Beston's reflections on solitude, the author sought a place at civilization's edge and found it in Iceland. Amidst this backdrop, he faced profound personal tragedy: the shocking murder of his mother in Pennsylvania. In the vast, quiet spaces of Iceland, he grappled with his grief, finding solace in the land's rich wildlife, history, and mythology. The coastal house became a sanctuary, a place for healing and reflection as he navigated his sorrow. He describes Little Lava as a refuge where he could begin to envision a future less overshadowed by pain. This work is a thoughtful exploration of nature, loss, and resilience, capturing the unique landscape and spirit of Iceland through evocative prose.
Charles Fergus Libri
Questo autore crea narrazioni radicate nella natura, nella fauna selvatica e negli spazi aperti, con una profonda conoscenza del mondo naturale che informa la sua narrativa. I lettori lodano spesso il forte senso del luogo evocato nei suoi romanzi, che esplorano frequentemente periodi storici specifici, come l'era Jacksoniana della storia americana. Oltre a queste opere, l'autore scrive la serie di mistero Gideon Stoltz, ambientata nell'entroterra della Pennsylvania degli anni '30 dell'Ottocento, ispirandosi al paesaggio e al passato della regione. La sua scrittura offre una convincente fusione di osservazione naturale e immersione storica.
A chronicle of the first hunting season with the author's springer spaniel.
A memoir of a summer in Iceland.
Little Lava – keine Straße führt zu diesem kleinen, abgelegenen Hof an der Westküste Islands, der einzige Fußweg wird während der Flut unpassierbar, Strom, Heizung und fließend Wasser gibt es nicht. In diese Einsamkeit am Rande eines Lavafeldes mit Blick auf schroffe Berge, beeindruckende Vulkane und dem weiten isländischen Himmel zieht sich der Autor mit seiner Familie nach einem tragischen Schicksalsschlag zurück …