Description
What is so special about spring water? How are wells holy? Why are so many known for 'the healing of eyes'? The ancient holy wells of the British Isles are amongst the most beautiful and magical places anyone can visit. Often untouched by all but the most delicate hands, and located in some of the most secret nooks and crannies of the country, their stories evoke a lost world of pagan gods, healing forces, second sight and holy visions. This beautiful book, beautifully illustrated throughout by the author, tells the story of the holy waters of the British Isles through hand-picked examples. A useful gazetteer at the back of the book catalogues further rewarding sites to visit. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas. Illustrations
About the Author
Christina Martin has been interested in Holy Wells for many years. An artist and lecturer in fine art, currently living in Lancashire, she has just completed a book on Weaving, published in the US by Bloomsbury.
More Details
- Contributor: Christina Martin
- Imprint: Wooden Books
- ISBN13: 9781904263456
- Number of Pages: 64
- Packaged Dimensions: 125x155x8mm
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Wooden Books
- Release Date: 2006-02-15
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: Christina Martin has been interested in Holy Wells for many years. An artist and lecturer in fine art, currently living in Lancashire, she has just completed a book on Weaving, published in the US by Bloomsbury.
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