Close Encounters of the Natural Kind

by Hugh DP McArthur, Roy Boyd (Illustrator)

With this collection of short wildlife stories, the author takes a look back at sixty years of living in Glasgow and travelling in the West Scottish Highlands and Islands.'Blending history, mythology and socio-political commentary with true life encounters, he reflects upon where human society has been, is now, and where we might be heading in the future. An honest, sensitive, informative and occasionally humorous journey through landscape and time, which reveals the true nature of the “Holy Grail” within the course of the narrative.What people are saying about Close Encounters of the Natural 'On reading Hugh McArthur’s collection of short stories, one is reminded of Hemmingway. But unlike the Master’s first collection of published stories, Hugh’s collection makes for more enjoyable reading.' Ed Budlong, Australia'I got very engrossed. It left me wanting more, of the islands, of Arthur, of the faerie legends, of the wildlife.' Hazel Beal, Scotland'Great stories Hugh. Hurry up and publish for the climate conference!' Christobel Fallon, Scotland

112 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 14, 2021

Reviews

[JC · Rating 5 out of 5]

a lovely and loving look a Scotland

Hugh loves his native country and spends his time observing the wonderment of its natural resources and wildlife. Hugh tells us captivating stories, starting in his childhood and takings us right up to today. I was positively thrilled by his tale of the Orca, and his son’s encounter with the true Monarch of the Glen. But even the stories of just watching a magpie in his back garden brought a smile to my face.