Author: Northesk, Robin Illust. by Catherine James:
Title: Diary of An Island Glen.
Description: Malew, Isle of Man, Close Clark Ltd, 1988 SIGNED by the author to half title, Oversized glossy pbk, VG++, contents fine and tight, lovely colour and b/w illustrations by Catherine James, pp52. "The Earl of Northesk owns a small glen, high up in the hills near his home in the Isle of Man. Over the years he has painstakingly encouraged and protected the indigenous plants an dbirds. This diary is a loving account of just on eyear's efforts, its successes and failures, and he asks pertinent questions about the true purpose of conservation and the marvels and mysteries of Nature..."

Keywords: Isle of Man diary glen Earl of Northesk conservation plants birds protection protected indigenous success failure nature butterflies 0951405802


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