Island Fever Author:Robin Jones Britain?s big strength is that it is an island nation. However, we often forget that it boasts hundreds of smaller islands off its shores, each with a distinct character of its own. This book concentrates on the islands of England and Wales showing a mixture of contemporary photographs and archive material to capture the unique atmosphere of eac... more »h island. Highlights include Steep Holma wonderfully preserved World War 2 time warp in the Bristol Channel; Flat Holma Welsh island with a cholera hospital and amazing fortifications; Lundya pirate haven that issues its own stamps; and ScilliesBritain?s own Hawaii. Also included are St Michael?s Mounta tidal survivor of the mythical lost land of Lyonesse, with a working railway; Looe Islandsubject of the book We Bought an Island; and Burgh islanda tidal with the world?s only sea tractor and a fantastic art deco hotel with Agatha Christie connections.« less