The Young Shetlander Or Shadow Over The Sunshine: Being Life And Letters Of Thomas Edmondston (1868)

By Thomas Edmondston

Book Overview

The Young Shetlander Or Shadow Over The Sunshine: Being Life And Letters Of Thomas Edmondston (1868) is a biographical book written by Thomas Edmondston himself. The book tells the story of his life, from his childhood on the remote Shetland Islands in Scotland to his travels abroad as a naturalist and collector of specimens. Through his letters, the reader gets a glimpse into his thoughts and experiences, including his struggles with depression and his passion for natural history. The book also includes descriptions of the flora and fauna of the Shetland Islands, as well as illustrations of some of the specimens he collected. Overall, The Young Shetlander Or Shadow Over The Sunshine is a fascinating account of a young man's life and his love for the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167225066
• ISBN13: 9781167225062
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"