I Bought a Mountain

History

Thomas, Firbank

Europe

George G.Harrap & Co.,Ltd

A much-loved book of North Wales. A young man buys 5,000 acres of Snowdonia. He survives and prospers. First published in 1940.

Biographies & Memoirs

Hodder & Stoughton General Division

New English Library

This is the true story of Thomas Firbank who, in 1933 purchased a 2400 acre farm in the shadow of Snowdon, consisting of rock, thin soil, high winds and rainfall. He was 21, newly arrived from Canada and with no experience of farming. For the next seven years Thomas and his wife Esme farmed Dyffryn with dedication and energy, succeeding, against the odds, in winning the respect of their farm-servants and neighbors. Having built up to a healthy stock of 3000 sheep, they made improvements to the house and then rented more land...

I Bought a Mountain: The Re-discovered Nature Classic

Science & Math

Agricultural Sciences

Short Books Ltd

In this book Thomas Firbank describes his experiences of training and war in the years 1939 to 1945. He went from hill-farmer in Snowdonia (described in 'I bought a Mountain') to Lieutenant-Colonel in the Guards in four years. It begins in Spain from where he drives to London to help the war effort. His account of training in Scotland and North Africa is detailed and realistic, proving his extraordinary physical resourcefulness. He saw active service in Italy. Then, in September 1944, on the Netherland-German border, he descended by glider to Nijmegen. Firbank's rare first-hand account of this famous engagement is told with a wry humour and an engaging lack of melodrama. The author was awarded the Military Cross and Bar.

I Bought a Star

FIRBANK, THOMAS

Historical

Dufour Editions

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