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Old Skye Tales - Traditions, Reflections and Memories (Paperback) Loot Price: R269
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Old Skye Tales - Traditions, Reflections and Memories (Paperback): William Mackenzie

Old Skye Tales - Traditions, Reflections and Memories (Paperback)

William Mackenzie; Edited by Alasdair Maclean

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In this book he records a world of local legend, folklore and superstition, and charts the changes he saw in his lifetime in agriculture, education, the Church and, of course, emigration. He recounts the history of the leading families of Skye and also the lives and experiences of the crofters, for whose rights he actively campaigned in the 1880s. Old Skye Tales is a unique and valuable record, written by a man of intelligence and sensitivity, whose life spanned both the traditional and the modern world. As well as containing a large amount of information of the geography of the island (particularly the north), there are also important sections on crofting, the Church, as well as local superstitions, sayings, second sight and even local characters of his time. An entertaining and witty book, Old Skye Tales is a marvellous resource for the historian, as well as a fascinating compendium for all those who love one of Scotland's most famous islands. It is one of the most important sources for the history of the island.

General

Imprint: Origin Press
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: May 2019
Authors: William Mackenzie
Editors: Alasdair Maclean
Dimensions: 195 x 130 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 978-1-912476-56-5
Categories: Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Local history
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Local history
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology
LSN: 1-912476-56-8
Barcode: 9781912476565

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