URE, JOHN - A Bird on the Wing Bonnie Prince Charlie's Flight from Culloden RetracedLondon: Constable, 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0094698902. Illustrated by Map Endpapers. DJ shows light shelf wear with light creasing, short tear top fore edge.; A bright, solid book dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped.; B&W Plates; 9.13 X 6.38 X 1.18 inches; 224 pages; "Retracing the steps of the fugitive Prince Charles Edward Stuart - Bonnie Prince Charlie - after his defeat at Culloden, this book offers insights into highland life and clan history. The author walked the hillsides and glens of the Highlands and sailed to Skye and the Outer Hebrides in following the route of the Prince's five-month flight, which was characterized by narrow escapes, hunger, fatigue and dependence on the loyalty of strangers.". Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket . USD 14.50 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 | £UK 11.5 | JP¥ 2274] Book number 18862is offered by:
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