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The Marches

A Borderland Journey Between England and Scotland

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The Marches

By: Rory Stewart
Narrated by: Rory Stewart
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Ten years after the walk across Central Asia and Afghanistan that he memorialized in his best-selling The Places in Between, Rory Stewart set out on a new journey, traversing a thousand miles between England and Scotland.

Stewart was raised along the border of the two countries, the frontier taking on poignant significance in his understanding of what it means to be both Scottish and English, of his relationship with his father, who's lived on this land his whole life, and of his ties to the rich history and culture of the region. Now representing this borderland as a Member of Parliament, Stewart's march begins as his father turns 90, Scotland is about to vote on independence, and Britain may disappear forever. At times alone and at times joined by his father, Stewart melds the story of his journey with an intimate portrait of the changing social and political landscape of the region.

Stewart has written for the New York Times Magazine, Granta, and the London Review of Books.

©2016 Rory Stewart (P)2016 Recorded Books Adventure Travel Europe Great Britain Travel Writing & Commentary Western Europe England Scotland Adventure United Kingdom Middle Ages Stuart England
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I appreciate all of Rory Stewart’s writings and podcasts. This is a moving story about the Scottish borders and Rory’s father.
Audio books read by the author have an extra dimension
Highly recommended.

An excellent story well told

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A well written, fascinating biography read by the author. Rory Stewart is a great mind and commentator in our times and his book is very enlightening. Highly recommend.

A riveting listen

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Rory Stewart reads so well. Love all of his books and podcasts. Politics on the Edge was fascinating, this one is full of history and family relationships. Very descriptive.

So well written and read

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