The seven volcanic Canary Islands that bask in the Atlantic off shore from the north-west African coast have long had legendary connotations. To the Greeks they were the Gardens of the Hesperides, blessed with a perennial spring, while the Carthaginians christened them the 'Purple Isles' for the rich dye they obtained there. Peter Stone explores the fascinating history and culture of this archipelago, where nature and geology provide a spectacular setting for today's tourism industry.
| ISBN: | 9781908493996 |
| Publication date: | 7th July 2014 |
| Author: | Peter Stone |
| Publisher: | Signal Books Ltd an imprint of Signal Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Series: | Landscapes of the Imagination |
| Genres: |
Travel writing |
The seven volcanic Canary Islands that bask in the Atlantic off shore from the north-west African coast have long had legendary connotations. To the Greeks they were the Gardens of the Hesperides, blessed with a perennial spring, while the Carthaginians christened them the 'Purple Isles' for the rich dye they obtained there.
The Canary Islands features in the following genres: Travel writing
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The Canary Islands was written by Peter Stone and published by Signal Books Ltd an imprint of Signal Books
Yes it is part of Landscapes of the Imagination series
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