ABOUT THIS BOOK

PUBLISHER: Acair

FORMAT: Hardback

ISBN: 9780861523832

RRP: £10.00

PAGES: 125

PUBLICATION DATE:
November 18, 2011

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Weaving Songs

Donald S. Murray

A superb collection of new poetry from Shetland-based, and Lewis-born, Donald S. Murray. His own father was a weaver, and this inspired Donald to write this collection. This selection of poems and prose reflect the important place that this unique cloth holds in his own life, and in the life of the community. Complimented by the stunning colour photographs of Carol Ann Peacock, which show the different stages of the weaving process. From the mills to the homes of weavers. This book is in English.

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