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Islay Voices
Jenni Minto
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Description for Islay Voices
Hardback. A unique history of Islay, seen through the eyes of the island's inhabitants, over a period of hundreds of years. Num Pages: 16pp black and white plate section. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 256.
Many travellers have had their imaginations captured by the beautiful Hebridean island of Islay and have been moved to write about it, among them the renowned Thomas Pennant and Martin Martin. But Ileachs - the natives of Islay - have also been inspired to record their experience. These have included Gaelic bards, the folklorist John Francis Campbell and the crusader for crofters' right, John Murdoch. Then, there were the business writers of Islay - the estate factors, distillery managers, and public servants with their revealing memos, legal documents and accounts of their endeavours. ... Read more
Many travellers have had their imaginations captured by the beautiful Hebridean island of Islay and have been moved to write about it, among them the renowned Thomas Pennant and Martin Martin. But Ileachs - the natives of Islay - have also been inspired to record their experience. These have included Gaelic bards, the folklorist John Francis Campbell and the crusader for crofters' right, John Murdoch. Then, there were the business writers of Islay - the estate factors, distillery managers, and public servants with their revealing memos, legal documents and accounts of their endeavours. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Birlinn General
Condition
New
Number of Pages
1
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780272917
SKU
V9781780272917
Shipping Time
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About Jenni Minto
Jenni Minto studied accountancy at Aberdeen University and worked for BBC Scotland in a variety of business support roles. She has played a prominent role in setting up of Islay's community owned wind turbine and currently works at the Museum of Islay Life. Les Wilson is a writer, and award winning documentary maker ... Read more
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