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Robert Alan Jamieson

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Publisher: Luath Press Ltd

North Atlantic Drift - the warm ocean current that runs past Shetland, keeping the climate mellower than equivalent latitudes anywhere else in the world. For centuries Shetland's artistic tradition has been nurtured by the rhythms of the sea and the lyrical cadences of a unique dialect. Set halfway between Scotland and Norway, these North Atlantic isles have produced a distinct and vibrant culture. Robert Alan Jamieson mixes mythology, autobiography and history with photographs in a beautiful book not only for Shetlanders, but everyone who has visited, or dreams of visiting.

About Robert Alan Jamieson

Robert Alan Jamieson was born in 1958 into the crofting community of Sandness on Shetland. Since graduating from the University of Edinburgh he has held the William Soutar Fellowship, co-edited the Edinburgh Review and tutored creative writing at Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities. His work appears in many anthologies, he has published a poetry collection (Shoormal) and three novels (Soor Hearts, Thin Wealth and A Day at the Office). In 2005 A Day at the Office was featured in The List?s ?100 Best Scottish Books of All Time?. He is currently teaching a Creative Writing course at Edinburgh University.

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Binding	EAN	ISBN-10	Pub Date	PAGES	Language	Size	Price
Hardcover	9781906307134	190630713X	2007-11-01	128		0.00 x 5.00 x 7.00 in	$29.95

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