Seal Morning

1957, the story of Rowena Farre's childhood, and her friendship with a talented seal

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Printing Details

First edition, first printing. Hardback in dustwrapper. 21.5 × 14cm, 178pp.

At the age of 10, Rowena Farre left the security of her parents' home in India and was sent to live with her aunt on a lonely croft in the wild and remote Highlands of Scotland. During her stay in Sutherland, she drew strength from the isolation of her new life, gaining an understanding of nature and a sense of identity. She was inspired to write Seal Morning, the story of her unusual childhood and close friendships with a talented seal, two mischievous squirrels, a beautiful red deer and a host of other wild animals. Full of Celtic folklore and ancient wisdom, it is an enchanting representation of an idyllic private world.

Condition

A good copy. The book remains in strong readable condition, with some spotted foxing to the page edges. The dustwrapper is chipped along the edges and tanned a little to the spine. It has been price-clipped but is now within a protective sleeve.