Archie and the North Wind
Archie and the North Wind
Summary
After finally acknowledging to himself that he is an a hopeless rut, Archie decides to set off on a quest for knowledge and self-improvement as he seeks the source of the North Wind.
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Archie and the North Wind by Angus Peter Campbell
Archie has lived on a small island off the Scottish coast his entire life. After decades without a job and without a break from his selfish wife, Archie packs his bag and leaves to find the hole where the North Wind originates, as the old stories claim. He meets many strange and wonderful characters along the way, including the beautiful deaf Jewel, Yukon Joe and Sergio the expert potato-peeler. Seeking to find his way in the world, and driven by the ancient stories he grew up with on the island, Archie faces many dangers in his quest for knowledge.'A major new novel from the author of one of the '100 Best Scottish Books of All Time'
'A vitally important writer..' - NEW STATESMAN
Angus Peter Campbell lives in Skye, and has previously published a number of works in Gaelic. In 2001, he was awarded the Bardic Crown for Gaelic Poetry, as well as the Creative Scotland Award. His Gaelic novel An oidhche mus do sheol sinn (The Night Before We Sailed) was included in The List 100 Best Scottish Books of All Time. As well as being an author, Campbell has also worked in newspapers, radio and film, with a leading role in the Gaelic language feature film, Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle
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| ISBN 13 | 9781906817381 |
| ISBN 10 | 1906817383 |
| Title | Archie and the North Wind |
| Author | Angus Peter Campbell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Luath Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-09-02 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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