The Man Who Gave Away His Island
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The Man Who Gave Away His Island—A Life of John Lorne Campbell of Canna
The man who gave away his Hebridean island to save it
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About the Ebook
In 1938 John Lorne Campbell bought the Hebridean isle of Canna. He wanted to prevent it becoming a rich man's playground (like so many other islands and Highland estates), to preserve a part of traditional Gaelic culture and show that efficient farming methods could be compatible with wildlife conservation and sustainability. But his determination to get the island left him burdened by debt, and even after he gave it to the National Trust for Scotland in 1981 he still had to fight to secure his legacy.
This acclaimed book is an insightful and human portrait of one of the twentieth century's most significant scholars of the Gaelic world, and of his 60-year partnership with Margaret Fay Shaw, who together created the world-famous library of Gaelic song and other material at Canna House.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover the man who gave away his island to preserve it
- Explore John Lorne Campbell's life and devotion to Canna
- Engage with a moving biography of conservation and legacy
- Read another celebrated title from Origin - an imprint of Birlinn Ltd
Reviews
'a delightful read following the story of the Hebridean island of Canna - Scots Magazine'
About the Author
Ray Perman is a financial journalist who has reported for numerous publications, including the Financial Times. He is a former chief executive of the industry representative body, Scottish Financial Enterprise and a former director of the David Hume Institute. He is the author of The Rise and Fall of the City of Money (Birlinn, 2019).Publication Details
Publisher: Origin (an imprint of Birlinn Ltd)
Publication Date: 12 August 2011
Print Length: 272 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857900784
Format: Ebook
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