Splendid Isolation

First Edition. First Edition. Splendid Isolation by Christopher Howard is an engaging account of life in remote and isolated places, exploring the people, landscapes and experiences associated with living far from the modern world. Howard combines travel, observation and personal experience to examine the attractions and challenges of remote living, while bringing the character of these places and their inhabitants vividly to life. Written with an adventurous and reflective style, the book offers an evocative portrait of isolation and independence. An excellent addition for readers and collectors of travel writing, exploration, remote communities and twentieth-century non-fiction. First Edition.