Boating with Buster: The Life and Times of a Barge Beagle

Alison and Roger move to Ireland, become custodians of a historical property, and go ice-breaking in the coldest winter for fifty years. Tragedy strikes when Buster develops a debilitating illness, but watching the world go by aboard Lily aids his recovery. The book is a memoir written in first person and is a charming 'tail that readers who enjoy animal stories, travel, and boating will delight in.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 464 pages
\n Publication date: 28 September 2018
\n Publisher: Troubador Publishing
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Amidst a crisis, Alison's life feels utterly worthless, but the arrival of a Beagle puppy named Buster will bring about a transformative change. Determined to find solace, Alison and her husband, Roger, set sail on a Dutch barge, Lily, seeking tranquility on the inland waterways. Their journey unfolds with Buster as their faithful companion, teaching them about the lively nature of Beagles and the challenges of boating.

As redundancy forces them to relocate, Alison and Roger find themselves in the enchanting land of Ireland, where the characters are larger than life and the lakes are truly inland seas. Embarking on a new adventure, they become custodians of a historical property, participate in milestone boating events, and even venture into the icy waters during the coldest winter in fifty years. The prospect of living in Europe seems like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but tragedy strikes when Buster falls ill.

Witnessing the world pass by aboard Lily becomes a source of comfort for Buster's recovery, as they traverse the Netherlands and Germany, exploring the picturesque Mecklenburg Lakes during the summer and venturing into the former Eastern bloc during the winter. Finally, they cross the Baltic Sea to enter the Danish waters, marking the culmination of their remarkable journey.

Through the waterways of Europe, Buster's story unfolds in this vividly portrayed and heartwarming memoir, written in the first person. Boating with Buster is a delightful 'tail that will captivate readers who cherish animal stories, love to travel, and have a passion for boating.

\n Weight: 1070g\n
Dimension: 239 x 165 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781789014389\n \n