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Black Friday
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Black Friday—The Eyemouth Fishing Disaster of 1881
The storm that devastated the Eyemouth fishing fleet in 1881
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About the Ebook
Black Friday is the astonishing true story of a coastal community that lost 189 men in a single afternoon. Britain's worst fishing disaster decimated the coastal community of Eyemouth, yet is an almost forgotten part of the past.
One hundred and twenty-five years on, this is the story of that storm, told through the accounts of fishermen at sea caught up in the maelstrom, of their families waiting anxiously for news, and of its historical context. At its heart is a gripping narrative of survival and high adventure when Eyemouth was the centre of a massive smuggling ring.
Peter Aitchison does more than simply spin a good yarn: as a direct descendant, his account of how these fishermen plied their trade, led their lives and met their fate in the 1880s is an insightful and compelling read.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover the tragic story of the Eyemouth fishing disaster
- Explore the impact of sudden tragedy on a close-knit community
- Engage with a moving chapter of Scottish maritime history
- Read another celebrated title from Origin - an imprint of Birlinn Ltd
Reviews
'Aitchison produces a vivid picture of a disaster waiting to happen' Daily Mail
'A gripping read' The Scotsman
'Compelling' The Herald
About the Author
Peter Aitchison is a News Producer on BBC Radio Scotland. Born in Eyemouth, he now lives in Renfrewshire.Publication Details
Publisher: Origin (an imprint of Birlinn Ltd)
Publication Date: 12 April 2018
Print Length: 260 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788851008
Format: Ebook
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