Letter from Orwell to Rayner Heppenstall
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Letter from Orwell to Rayner Heppenstall
George Orwell gives directions on how to get to Jura.
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1946
Synopsis
Orwell's detailed instructions to Heppenstall give a sense of how remote Jura was. His advice to bring a raincoat and thick boots also indicates both the rainy climate of the island and the basic state of the roads around Barnhill.
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Did you know?
The name Jura is derived from the Norse word for 'deer'. The island currently has over 6,000 deer but fewer than 200 people inhabiting it. It still only has one road, on the east coast of the island. Jura is known for its rugged scenery, including 'paps' of volcanic-looking quartzite, and its wildlife, such as otters, seals and many varieties of birds.
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