Publication

1998 - Douglas & McIntyre, Vancouver, B.C, British Columbia

Language

English

Word Count

46,000 words, Guess

Page Count

184 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL353397M
  • ISBN-100295977108
  • OCLC Control Number504085892
  • Library of Congress Control Number98013060
  • Goodreads1882292
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  • LibraryThing1101060

Classifications

  • DDC917.11/2
  • LCCF1089.V3 S78 1998

Description

This book is for anyone who dreams of living on an island. Writer and artist Hilary Stewart recounts the tale of buying property on Quadra Island, off the east coast of Vancouver Island, and her determined search for the ideal house design. Through drawings and anecdotes, she shares her delight in discovering the small wonders of the natural world while exploring the nearby beaches, forests, and lakes, gathering seaweeds, mushrooms, plants and berries. Hilary Stewart also offers glimpses of some of the people and events that make up island life: learning local ways and history, attending Native peoples' ceremonies, observing the water dowser, helping to discover unknown petroglyphs, circumnavigating Quadra Island on a boat, canoeing quiet lakes, coping with wild winter storms, taking part in the annual eagle count - and drumming up the full moon around a fire near the beach.

Subjects

Topics

IslandsNatural historyHomes and hauntsWomen, biographyDescription and travelBritish columbia, description and travelQuadra Island (B.C.) -- Description and travel

Places

Quadra IslandBritish ColumbiaQuadra Island (B.C.)

People

Hilary Stewart

Other Editions

  • On island timeDouglas & McIntyre1998-01-01

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