Thomas Firbank
I Bought a Mountain
I Bought a Mountain
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"I Bought a Mountain" is a memoir by Thomas Firbank, who at 21 bought a 2,400-acre hill farm in Snowdonia. The book became an international bestseller and pioneered the genre of good life rural escape literature. It is a thrilling human tale of tragedy and triumph and a portrait of a lost era of farming.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 04 October 2022
Publisher: Short Books Ltd
I Bought a Mountain: A Thrilling Human Tale of Tragedy and Triumph
Written on the eve of the Second World War, this memoir tells the remarkable story of 21-year-old Thomas Firbank's decision to purchase a 2,400-acre hill farm in the rugged, inhospitable mountains of Snowdonia. Despite the challenges and hardships they faced, Firbank and his wife worked tirelessly to rebuild the farm into prosperity.
The book became an international bestseller, selling over half a million copies worldwide and pioneering the genre of "good life" rural escape literature. This new edition is introduced with a foreword by the award-winning nature writer, Patrick Barkham, and includes an afterword by contemporary Welsh sheep farmer, Dafydd Morris-Jones.
"I Bought a Mountain" is a thrilling human tale of tragedy and triumph, as well as a portrait of a lost era when farming was a communal endeavour. It offers precious insights into conservation and sustainability, which are still relevant today.
This captivating memoir is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the resilience of the natural world. It reminds us of the importance of preserving our rural heritage and the values that have shaped our communities for generations.
Whether you are a nature lover, a history enthusiast, or simply someone who enjoys a good story, "I Bought a Mountain" is a must-read that will leave you inspired and enlightened.
Weight: 278g
Dimension: 126 x 196 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781780725604
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