The History of St. Kilda
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The History of St. Kilda
From early settlement to the dramatic 1930 evacuation
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About the Ebook
As one of the most remote corners of the British Isles, the island archipelago of St Kilda has long held a fascination for travellers from mainland Britain and beyond. The unique way of life and customs of its inhabitants has generated an enormous amount of literature over a period of hundreds of years. Kenneth Macaulay's book is one of the most significant works ever written about the islands, and is a description of what he saw there on his visit of 1763, at which time the island population had dwindled to just 88.
In addition to giving vivid descriptions of the islanders themselves and their living conditions, Macaulay also offers a huge amount of information on the animals and birds found there - the sheep and cattle, and above all the wildfowl, which were used for a huge variety of purposes, including oil, shoes and medicine as well as food.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover the history of St Kilda from settlement to evacuation
- Explore the dramatic story of Britain's most remote island
- Engage with authoritative history of a unique community
- Read another celebrated title from Origin - an imprint of Birlinn Ltd
Reviews
'Beautifully written and historically significant… A hugely important piece of social history - Scottish Field'
About the Author
Roger Hutchinson is an award-winning author and journalist, who joined the West Highland Free Press in Skye. He is a columnist for the WHFP, a book reviewer for The Scotsman and the author of over 15 books. His book The Soap Man (Birlinn 2003) was shortlisted for the Saltire Scottish Book of the Year (2004) and the bestselling Calum's Road (2007) was shortlisted for the Royal Society of Literature's Ondaatje Prize.Publication Details
Publisher: Origin (an imprint of Birlinn Ltd)
Publication Date: 13 May 2013
Print Length: 160 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857906069
Format: Ebook
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