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What do Winston Churchill, Francis Drake, Horatio Nelson, William Shakespeare, Agatha Christie and The Beatles have in common? The life or works of all these outstanding British figures crossed paths at some point in the Canaries, although they are only a small example of the intense economic and cultural relations that both groups of islands of the Atlantic have maintained. After 30 years residing in Lanzarote, author Larry Yaskiel explores six centuries of Canary-British history, from the Anglo Normans to Brexit, exploring the fruit trade, tourism or connections with the former British colonies in America. This book offers historical and practical information on viticulture that has made a sustainable and extremely beautiful landscape possible for three centuries.

Lanzarote wines are something of a miracle born out of the islanders' ability to adapt to the harsh environmental conditions and devastation wrought by the volcanic eruptions that beset the island in the 18th century. It is because of these extraordinary circumstances and unique method of grape cultivation that Lanzarote wines boast their excellent quality and special nuances. This book offers historical and practical information about a method of viticulture which has sculpted Lanzarote's landscape for the last three hundred years, creating sustainable regions such as La Geria with its unparalleled natural beauty. This book also offers valuable insight into the social, cultural and natural aspects of the region that are unlike anywhere else in the world. Lanzarote wine is a miracle of adaptation to the volcanic tragedy of the 18th century and extreme natural conditions.

A geological guide of Lanzarote landscape for all public.

This book is a uniquely personal photographic portrait of Lanzarote. It's a native islander's intimate vision that delves into the island's true beauty and offers a peek behind its exterior as an international tourist destination. The result is a fresh look at its contemporary landscape, the way traditional culture has evolved and the island's own identity. Visual travel guide to Lanzarote through the photographs of photographer Rubén Acosta.

Historians Manuel Poggio and Antonio Lorenzo take us on an engaging journey into the heart of La Palma through a carefully curated selection of the most outstanding historical photographs of the island. The images span the one hundred year period between 1850 and 1960 and reveal how La Palma has evolved over the years, not only in terms of its economic and landscape changes, but also its ideological values and even its fashions. The work, techniques and styles of all kinds of photographers are captured in more than 150 photographs, many of which have never been published before. They have been collated from local archives as well as collections in other Canary Islands, Spain, Europe and America. This book is a hugely valuable addition to La Palma's cultural heritage and it also asserts the artistic and cultural legacy of photography as a means of communication and expression in its own right. It contains more than 216 old images and reviews the beginning of Photography in Gran Canaria from the hands of one of the greatest experts.

After examining more than 50,000 photographs of Gran Canaria, kept in local, national and international archives and collections, historian Gabriel Betancor Quintana, embarked upon an exhaustive study of the photographers behind the lenses, their techniques and the socio-economic circumstances in which the images were taken. This book brings together a selection of more than 200 photographs of the island, many of which have never been published before. These images narrate 100 years of change in the island's landscapes, culture, economy and politics. Accompanying us on this journey is an-depth historical guide that helps us to fully understand the meaning and context of the photographs. Above all, this book opens a window into the past, inviting us to lean through and witness the evolving face of Gran Canaria between 1840 and 1940. Beginning of the history of photography on La Palma, which documents the history of the island between 1860 and 1960.

By the end of 1969, a young German couple, who made documentaries for television, arrived at the small island of La Graciosa almost by chance. It was before tourism, when there was no electricity or running water. People¡s doors were always open. Daily task and fishing, which required great effort, were share amonst the locals. This is the photographic evidence of the love affair that arose between the couple and an unforgiving, peculiar and unique land, populated b authentic seafaring people. Book of photographs of La Graciosa taken by two German documentary filmmakers between 1968/1974, before the arrival of tourism.

Lanzarote's rough, dark, volcanic terrain is one which we learn to love with every crunch of our footsteps in the sand. The wind, the sand, the houses and its people portray an island in constant motion; an island with a past and with history; with a present and with an identify; an island a harmonius, respectful and sustainable future. (Ignacio Romero). This hiking guide provides walkers with the perfect tool to discover a unique Biosphere Reserve that boasts geological extremes and cultural richness. The 21 walking routes described here not only visit some of Lanzarote's and La Graciosa's most outstanding environmental and volcanological treasures, but they also help reveal the history, geography, flora, fauna and traditions of an island which is full of exceptional landscapes. Each walk contains detailed information and useful technical details as well as photographs, maps and graphs to guide you along every hiking trail. There's also plenty of practical information about services and points of interest to help you explore Lanzarote with comfort and ease. The book aims to help promote a sustainable means for us to enjoy all that Lanzarote has to offer, for it is an island where humans and nature have always been inextricably linked. ?Essential trail guide to discover the corners of Lanzarote, written by one of the greatest hiking experts on the island.

This book is the result of exhaustive research, poring over dozens of private collections and institutional archives in a bid to trace the history of the first century of photography in Lanzarote. As well as guiding us through the defining characteristics of photography on the island and the photographers themselves, it also presents some of the best photographic images taken during this period. A hundred years of photography are brought into focus and put into historical context, taking into account is many facets; as a means of communication; an art form; a technological innovation; a form of cultural expression; an information source; a social phenomenon and an anthropological tool. But, above all, this book is an odyssey through a carefully selected collection of more than 140 photographs, many of which have never before been published, and all of which form and immensely important part of Lanzarote's heritage. ?Beginning of photography in Lanzarote through travelers and the first photographers and they describe an island that no longer exists, before tourism.