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Kinross, Scotland: Mrs. N.H. Walker, 1995. Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket. p/b 185 pages, condition is good, minor edge wear. For countless generations Scots men and women have journeyed to the furthest corners of the earth as merchants, missionaries, travellers and explorers. The instinct for adventure and the need to find out what goes on beyond the distant, horizon are deeply ingrained in the Scottish psyche, and the exploits of the Scots abroad always make intriguing reading. This book is no exception. From kindergarten in Crieff and happy youthful days in Slamannan, Nan Walker takes us literally on a journey of half a lifetime, for the story draws to a close in 1956, leaving scope for a second volume. As an autobiography or as a travel book Nan Walker's account of her early years illuminates a fascinating period in world history. More personally it brings to life with great humour and sensitivity, colourful episodes from parts of the world few of us have a chance to visit. In true Scottish…
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- Title Try Anything Once
- Author Walker, N.H
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 185
- Language ENG
- Publisher Mrs.N.H.Walker, Kinross
- Date 1995
- ISBN 9780950998541
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Kinross, Scotland: Mrs. N.H. Walker, 1995. Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket. p/b 185 pages, condition is good, minor edge wear. Signed on the title page by the author. For countless generations Scots men and women have journeyed to the furthest corners of the earth as merchants, missionaries, travellers and explorers. The instinct for adventure and the need to find out what goes on beyond the distant, horizon are deeply ingrained in the Scottish psyche, and the exploits of the Scots abroad always make intriguing reading. This book is no exception. From kindergarten in Crieff and happy youthful days in Slamannan, Nan Walker takes us literally on a journey of half a lifetime, for the story draws to a close in 1956, leaving scope for a second volume. As an autobiography or as a travel book Nan Walker's account of her early years illuminates a fascinating period in world history. More personally it brings to life with great humour and sensitivity, colourful episodes from parts of the world few of us…
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