Penguin Readers - 3: Ring of Bright Water
- 48pagine
- 2 ore di lettura
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Questa serie approfondisce la profonda connessione tra l'umanità e la natura selvaggia, ambientata nel paesaggio aspro ma bellissimo della Scozia. Immergetevi in storie di solitudine, compagnia e resilienza duratura in mezzo agli elementi. Seguite i personaggi mentre affrontano l'isolamento e lo scenario mozzafiato, imparando a trovare gioia e significato nella vita semplice e nelle creature che incontrano. È una celebrazione della natura selvaggia indomita e della fragile bellezza della vita su una costa remota.
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Ring of Bright Water
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- 16 ore di lettura
Fifty years ago Gavin Maxwell went to live in an abandoned house on a shingle beach on the west coast of Scotland. A haven for wildlife - he named his home Camusfearna and settled there with the otters Mij, Edal and Teko.Ring of Bright Water chronicles Gavin Maxwell's first ten years with the otters and touched the hearts of readers the world over, brilliantly evoking life with these playful animals in this natural paradise. Two further volumes followed bringing the story full circle telling of the difficult last years and the final abandonment of the settlement.For the first time the entire trilogy is available in a single narrative in this beautifully presented book.
Gavin Maxwell's narrative intertwines his deep connection with otters and the Scottish highlands, showcasing his life as a devoted advocate for these creatures. Captivated by an otter during his travels, he settled in a remote highland home, sharing his life with three otters. The idyllic existence he crafted faced challenges from fate and fame, yet his journey was rich with experiences. Illustrated with his own line drawings, this work honors Maxwell's eloquent reflections on nature, his personal struggles, and the beauty and tragedy of his life.
