Can anyone help Mr Gavigan ? Sounds like 'From Sea to Sea' but I can't verify since I am in Donegal away from my books. Warmest good wishes to all for the New Year John R -----Original Message----- From: danny gavigan <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: 28 December 2000 23:24 Subject: rudyard kipling Dear Sir I am trying to find the source of a famous quote which described Hong Kong as "a barren island with hardly a house upon it" I believe it may have been said by Rudyard Kipling but would be very grateful if you could confirm that this is the case. Many Thanks Danny Gavigan England