Sydney Scroggie (14 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Cairngorms Scene and Unseen This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A Lovat Scout, Syd was a true man of the hills and an 'inveterate scribbler'. Despite losing his sight and one leg a fortnight before the end of the Second World War, he returned to the Scottish mountains with companions and summited over 600 hills well into his 80s. Syd is frequently quoted ass saying 'I can do without my eyes but I can't do without my mountains,' and his rich vivid description of his beloved Cairngorms speak of an insight that transcends the corporeal.With a foreword by the legendary Tom Weir, this eloquent and inspirational book is a portrait of forbearance and endurance and will appeal to anyone with an interest in the stories and history of Scottish mountain culture. First published in 1989, Syd Scroggie's classic has stood the test of time as one of the best original accounts of Scotland's Bothy culture. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

With a new introduction by Sydney Scroggie. 1st thus. Puts the legends around the Grey man in context with similar para normal occurrences. Ex library copy with fep removed, stamps internally but generally Good+ in Good+jacket. jacket.

Paperback. Condition: New. A Lovat Scout, Syd was a true man of the hills and an 'inveterate scribbler'. Despite losing his sight and one leg a fortnight before the end of the Second World War, he returned to the Scottish mountains with companions and summited over 600 hills well into his 80s. Syd is frequently quoted ass saying 'I can do without my eyes but I can't do without my mountains,' and his rich vivid description of his beloved Cairngorms speak of an insight that transcends the corporeal.With a foreword by the legendary Tom Weir, this eloquent and inspirational book is a portrait of forbearance and endurance and will appeal to anyone with an interest in the stories and history of Scottish mountain culture.…

With a new introduction by Sydney Scroggie. 1st thus. Puts the legends around the Grey man in context with similar para normal occurrences. Near Fine in Near Fine jacket.

hardcover. 1989 First Edition. 117pp, pictorial boards, VG+. The author who is blind tells his story of the Cairngorms. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Hard Cover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: None Issued. First Edition. 8vo. original laminated pictorial boards (a little rubbed, prev. owner's name to FFE, spine slightly sunned); pp. [vi (last blank)], 118 (last blank), with illustrations. A very good copy.

hardcover. 1989 First Edition. 117pp, pictorial boards, owner's small address label on both endpapers, hint of sunning to rear board, near Fine, signed dedication on half title by Sydney Scroggie. The author who is blind tells his story of the Cairngorms. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A Lovat Scout, Syd was a true man of the hills and an 'inveterate scribbler'. Despite losing his sight and one leg a fortnight before the end of the Second World War, he returned to the Scottish mountains with companions and summited over 600 hills well into his 80s. Syd is frequently quoted ass saying 'I can do without my eyes but I can't do without my mountains,' and his rich vivid description of his beloved Cairngorms speak of an insight that transcends the corporeal.With a foreword by the legendary Tom Weir, this eloquent and inspirational book is a portrait of forbearance and endurance and will appeal to anyone with an interest in the stories and history of Scottish mountain culture. First published in 1989, Syd Scroggie's classic has stood the test of time as one of the best original accounts of Scotland's Bothy culture. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: New. A Lovat Scout, Syd was a true man of the hills and an 'inveterate scribbler'. Despite losing his sight and one leg a fortnight before the end of the Second World War, he returned to the Scottish mountains with companions and summited over 600 hills well into his 80s. Syd is frequently quoted ass saying 'I can do without my eyes but I can't do without my mountains,' and his rich vivid description of his beloved Cairngorms speak of an insight that transcends the corporeal.With a foreword by the legendary Tom Weir, this eloquent and inspirational book is a portrait of forbearance and endurance and will appeal to anyone with an interest in the stories and history of Scottish mountain culture.…

First Edition. First edition. Puts the legends around the Grey Man in context with similar para normal occurrences. VG in VG jacket.