Selected speeches,: 1948-1955 (1957)
Published by Oxford University Press in 1957, the 156 page book features a number of selected speeches from 1948 to 1955.
Selected speeches,: 1956-59 (1960)
Also known as
Birds from Britannia, the book’s American version is referred to as Seabirds from Southern Waters. Published in January of 1962, the Duke talks about his journeys around the world in the Royal Yacht Britannia. Specifically, the Duke talks of travels from 1956 to 1957 and travels in 1959. There are also several photographs showing the environment, birds, elephant seals, ships, and people.
Wildlife Crisis with James Fisher (1970)
Co-written with naturalist James Fisher, the book details species loss and habitat destruction caused by the unsustainable use of resources. The Duke shares how his interest in bird watching made him aware of the great need for wildlife conservation. The book is illustrated with photographs taken by the Duke himself.
Phil Kelly, author of Mann Alone
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Printed and digital download photos available I am rather surprised at how timely and relevant this book is
It’s fair to say that when a first-time author dreamt up a scenario that the Isle of Man would become a safe haven in the midst of a terrifying global pandemic, he never realised how prophetic his book may become.
Phil Kelly released his debut novel, ’Mann Alone’, recently.
The story is a tense, apocalyptic thriller set in the near future, where a hideous disease has wiped out much of humanity.