- Paperback: 318 pages
- Publisher: The Armchair Traveller at the bookHaus; First Edition edition (1 Sep 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905791992
- ISBN-13: 978-1905791996
- Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 11.6 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 161,454 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘Somerville adores Crete . . . The Golden Step is the culmination of that loveaffair. We cross the magnificent Cretan mountains at Somerville’s side, meet the “real Cretans” and revel in village celebrations and impromptutaverna music sessions. Somerville’s evocative poems are seeded throughout a text that’s as readable and pacy as a novel.’ (Nicola Iseard The Daily Express )
'A finely written memoir... A more absorbing book about Crete - and indeed middle-age - is unlikely to come along for a while.' (Daily Telegraph )
'By way of criticism, I have none... The Golden Step is a book which should be read by everybody who loves great travel literature' (Stelios Jackson The Hellenic Bookservice )
'A finely written memoir... A more absorbing book about Crete - and indeed middle-age - is unlikely to come along for a while.' (Daily Telegraph )
'By way of criticism, I have none... The Golden Step is a book which should be read by everybody who loves great travel literature' (Stelios Jackson The Hellenic Bookservice )
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Christopher Somerville walked the 300 miles across Crete, tackling four mountain ranges, high slopes and numerous gorges. Relying on the famed hospitality of the Cretans, his only plan was to begin in the east at Easter and finish at Whitsun in the extreme west, at the Monastery of the Golden Step.
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This is a delightful and highly portable book. It combines history ancient and modern, geography and culture as well as the fun of following someone on a mission. Ideal book to take on holiday to Crete. Highly recommended.
Christopher Somerville's account of walking the length of Crete is a delightful read. It is entertaining,insightful and an accurate descrition of this most beautiful and spectacular of Greece's islands. If you are planning to visit, or even if you merely wish to bring warmth to the gloomy winter evenings, buy it.
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