Along the Enchanted Way: Ten Years in Transylvania - Couverture souple

Blacker, William

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0719598001 ISBN 13 : 9780719598005

Editeur : John Murray, 2010

Synopsis

Chosen for the Duchess of Cornwall's online book club The Reading Room by HRH The Prince of Wales

When William Blacker first crossed the snow-bound passes of northern Romania, he stumbled upon an almost medieval world.

There, for many years he lived side by side with the country people, a life ruled by the slow cycle of the seasons, far away from the frantic rush of the modern world. In spring as the pear trees blossomed he ploughed with horses, in summer he scythed the hay meadows and in the freezing winters gathered wood by sleigh from the forest. From sheepfolds harried by wolves, to courting expeditions in the snow, he experienced the traditional way of life to the full, and became accepted into a community who treated him as one of their own. But Blacker was also intrigued by the Gypsies, those dark, foot-loose strangers of spell-binding allure who he saw passing through the village. Locals warned him to stay clear but he fell in love and there followed a bitter struggle.

Change is now coming to rural Romania, and William Blacker's adventures will soon be part of its history. From his early carefree days tramping the hills of Transylvania, to the book's poignant ending, Along the Enchanted Way transports us back to a magical country world most of us thought had vanished long ago.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

William Blacker lived in Romania from 1996 to 2004. He now divides his time between England, Romania and Italy. He has contributed articles and photographs to the Daily Telegraph, Ecologist, Art Newspaper and The Times. ALONG THE ENCHANTED WAY was shortlisted for the Dolman Travel Prize in 2010.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Murray
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0719598001
• ISBN 13: 9780719598005
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 320
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• Personne responsable: non disponible