| To the Island of Tides: A Journey to Lindisfarne Contributor(s): Moffat, Alistair (Author), Rintoul, David (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1094078778 ISBN-13: 9781094078779 Publisher: Naxos OUR PRICE: $35.99 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: August 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - Scotland |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.5" W x 5.8" (0.50 lbs) |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Cultural Region - Scottish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In To the Island of Tides, Alistair Moffat travels to - and through the history of - the fated island of Lindisfarne. Walking from his home in the Borders, through the historical landscape of Scotland and northern England, he takes us on a pilgrimage in the footsteps of saints and scholars, before arriving for a secular retreat on the Holy Isle. Lindisfarne, famous for its monastery, has long been a place of sanctuary. It is an island rich in history: the Romans knew it as 'Insula Medicata'; it reached the height of its fame in the dark ages, even survived Viking raids, before ultimately being abandoned after Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries. Today the isle maintains its position as a space for retreat and spiritual renewal. To the Island of Tides is a meditation on the power of place, but also a more personal journey; a chance for a personal stocktaking and a reflection on where life leads us. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rintoul, David: - David Rintoul, an Earphones Award-winning narrator, is a stage and television actor from Scotland. A former student of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, he has worked extensively with the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has also appeared regularly on BBC television, starring as Mr. Darcy in the 1980 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and as Doctor Finlay in the television series of the same name. |