Read Books Online and Download eBooks, EPub, PDF, Mobi, Kindle, Text Full Free.
The Western Isles Today
Download The Western Isles Today full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online The Western Isles Today ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
Book Synopsis The Western Isles Today by : Judith Ennew
Download or read book The Western Isles Today written by Judith Ennew and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1980-05-22 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Western Isles of Scotland appear to the popular imagination as romantic and remote islands where the inhabitants cling to an archaic culture which is barely integrated into modern industrial society. In this book Judith Ennew dispels such myths, and confronts the social problems of an economically depressed region without denying its unique cultural aspects. She traces the history of the Western Isles as a dynamic process, and shows that even the crofting way of life is of recent origin. What is so often taken to be an ancient way of life is not a static structure but the continuing result of the development of capitalism. Its history is as modern as that of any other living pattern within the United Kingdom. Dr Ennew examines the history of land tenure and economy, showing how the islands have been integrated into industrial society in the last two hundred years. She then explores the current way of life in the area, particularly in the northern island of Lewis. Finally, she considers the future prospects of the islands, demonstrating how the inhabitants are trying to develop a consciousness of their own history with which to combat present social ills.
Book Synopsis A Description of the Western Islands of Scotland, Circa 1695 by : Martin Martin
Download or read book A Description of the Western Islands of Scotland, Circa 1695 written by Martin Martin and published by Birlinn Ltd. This book was released on 2018-05-17 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the greatest travellers in Scotland, Martin Martin was also a native Gaelic speaker. This text offers his narrative of his journey around the Western Isles, and a mine of information on custom, tradition and life. Martin Martin's wrote before the Jacobite rebellions changed the way of life of the Highlander irrevocably. The volume includes the earliest account of St Kilda, first published in 1697 and Sir Donald Monro, High Dean of the Isles, account written in 1549 which presents a record of a pastoral visit to islands still coping with the aftermath of the fall of the Lords of the Isles.
Book Synopsis A Description of the Western Isles of Scotland by : Austin Mardon
Download or read book A Description of the Western Isles of Scotland written by Austin Mardon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the 16th century description of the Hebrides the Western Isles of Scotland by Donald Monro. It is one of the first travelogues of the area. It is a modern translation of the manuscript.
Book Synopsis Archaeology of Skye and the Western Isles by : Ian Armit
Download or read book Archaeology of Skye and the Western Isles written by Ian Armit and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 1996-04-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the history of human settlement and society in Skye and the Western Isles from the first hunter-gatherers to the Clearances.
Book Synopsis Pocket Rough Guide British Breaks Isle of Skye & the Western Isles (Travel Guide eBook) by : Rough Guides
Download or read book Pocket Rough Guide British Breaks Isle of Skye & the Western Isles (Travel Guide eBook) written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2020-11-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pocket Rough Guide Skye & the Western Isles Make the most of your time in Great Britain with the ultimate travel guides. Entertaining, informative and stylish pocket guide. Discover the best of Skye and the Western Isles with this compact and entertaining pocket travel guide. This slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for short-trip travellers and covers all the key sights (Portree, The Storr, The Fairy Pools and Sligachan Old Bridge), restaurants, shops, cafés and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest and independent recommendations from our experts. Features of this travel guide to Skye and the Western Isles: - Compact format: packed with practical information, this is the perfect travel companion when you're out and about exploring Skye and the Western Isles - Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most of your trip - Incisive area-by-area overviews: covering Skye, Small Isles, Lewis and Harris, North Uist, South Uist, Benbecula and Barra and more, the practical 'Places' section provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink and shop - Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences - Day-trips: venture further afield to St Kilda or Raasay. This tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive - Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, health, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory - Attractive user-friendly design: features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout - Covers: Skye, Small Isles, Lewis and Harris, North Uist, South Uist, Benbecula and Barra Looking for a comprehensive travel guide to Scotland? Try The Rough Guide to Scotland for an informative and entertaining look at all the country has to offer. About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.
Book Synopsis Wisdom from the Western Isles by : David Torkington
Download or read book Wisdom from the Western Isles written by David Torkington and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-30 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When he loses his son and his wife in childbirth James is totally bereft. An introduction to a hermit gradually changes his life irrevocably. Although the Hermit turns out to be a Roman Catholic, James finds he can completely identify with his profound spirituality, precisely because it is so scriptural and drawn from the same Christian Masters who had originally inspired him.
Book Synopsis Isolde, Queen of the Western Isle by : Rosalind Miles
Download or read book Isolde, Queen of the Western Isle written by Rosalind Miles and published by Crown. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the golden time of Arthur and Guenevere, the Island of the West shines like an emerald in the sea—one of the last strongholds of Goddess-worship and Mother-right. Isolde is the only daughter and heiress of Ireland’s great ruling queen, a lady as passionate in battle as she is in love. La Belle Isolde, like her mother, is famed for her beauty, but she is a healer instead of a warrior, “of all surgeons, the best among the isles.” A natural peacemaker, Isolde is struggling to save Ireland from a war waged by her dangerously reckless mother. The Queen is influenced by her lover, Sir Marhaus, who urges her to invade neighboring Cornwall and claim it for her own, a foolhardy move Isolde is determined to prevent. But she is unable to stop them. King Mark of Cornwall sends forth his own champion to do battle with the Irish—Sir Tristan of Lyonesse—a young, untested knight with a mysterious past. A member of the Round Table, Tristan has returned to the land of his birth after many years in exile, only to face Ireland’s fiercest champion in combat. When he lies victorious but near death on the field of battle, Tristan knows that his only hope of survival lies to the West. He must be taken to Ireland to be healed, but he must go in disguise—for if the Queen finds out who killed her beloved, he will follow Marhaus into the spirit world. His men smuggle him into the Queen’s fort at Dubh Lein, and beg the princess to save him. From this first meeting of star-crossed lovers, an epic story unfolds. Isolde’s skill and beauty impress Tristan’s uncle, King Mark of Cornwall, and—knowing nothing of her love for Tristan—he decides to make her his queen, a match her mother encourages as a way to bind their lands under one rule. Tristan and Isolde find themselves caught in the crosscurrents of fate, as Isolde is forced to marry a man she does not love. Taking pity on her daughter, the Queen gives her an elixir that will create in her a passion for King Mark and ensure that their love will last until death. But on the voyage to Ireland, Tristan and Isolde drink the love potion by accident, sealing their already perilous love forever. So begins the first book of the Tristan and Isolde trilogy, another stunning example of the storyteller’s craft from Rosalind Miles, author of the beloved and bestselling Guenevere trilogy.
Book Synopsis Pocket Rough Guide British Breaks Isle of Skye & the Western Isles (Travel Guide with Free eBook) by : Rough Guides
Download or read book Pocket Rough Guide British Breaks Isle of Skye & the Western Isles (Travel Guide with Free eBook) written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2023-09-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This expert-curated guide book to the Isle of Skye & the Western Isles shines a spotlight on a more unusual British break, with a wealth of practical information on what to see and do. Each area or neighbourhood featured in this Isle of Skye & the Western Isles travel guide is explored in-depth with detailed coverage of the points of interest, shops, restaurants, cafes and bars on offer. Excursions to surrounding areas give plenty of options for those looking to enjoy a longer stay. This Isle of Skye & the Western Isles guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19. The Pocket Rough Guide to the Isle of Skye & the Western Isles covers: Portree, Trotternish, Waternish and Duirinish, Sleat, the Cuillin, Minginish and Raasay, The Small Isles, The Western Isles, Lewis (Leodhas), Harris (Na Hearadh), North Uist (Uibhist a Tuath), Benbecula (Beinn na Faoghla) and South Uist (Uibhist a Deas), Barra (Barraigh) and Vatersay (Bhatarsaigh). Inside this travel guide to the Isle of Skye & the Western Isles you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to the Isle of Skye & the Western Isles, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in the Trotternish peninsula, to family activities in child-friendly places like Fairy Pools, or breaks in popular tourist areas, like Portree. INCISIVE AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWS Covering the Storr, The Fairy Pools, and Callanish Standing Stones, and more, the practical 'Places' section of this Isle of Skye & the Western Isles travel guide provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES The routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like Sligachan Old Bridge and Eigg, and hidden gems like Gearrannan Blackhouse Village and Lealt Falls. DAY-TRIPS Venture further afield to Trotternish peninsula or North Uist. This travel guide to Isle of Skye & the Western Isles tells you where to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive. HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to the Isle of Skye & the Western Isles. COMPACT FORMAT Packed with pertinent practical information, this Isle of Skye & the Western Isles guide book is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring the Fairy Pools. ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN Fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout this Isle of Skye & the Western Isles travel guide. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Includes invaluable background information on how to get to the Isle of Skye & the Western Isles, getting around, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory.
Book Synopsis Rural Poverty Today by : Mark Shucksmith
Download or read book Rural Poverty Today written by Mark Shucksmith and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2023-02-22 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poverty is perceived as an urban problem, yet many in rural Britain also experience hardship. This book explores how and why people in rural areas experience and negotiate poverty and social exclusion. It examines the role of societal processes, individual circumstances, sources of support (markets; state; voluntary organisations; family and friends) and the role of place. It concludes that the UK’s welfare system is poorly adapted to rural areas, with the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit and cutbacks exacerbating pressures. Voluntary organisations increasingly fill gaps in support left by the state. Invaluable to those in policy and practice, the book recommends a combination of person-based and place-based approaches to tackle rural poverty.
Book Synopsis Western Isles of Trinidad by : Anthony De Verteuil
Download or read book Western Isles of Trinidad written by Anthony De Verteuil and published by Paria Publishing Company Limited. This book was released on 2011 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fr. Anthony de Verteuil, a well-known author about Trinidad's history with a large number of titles published over several decades, wrote this charming and interesting book about "Down the Islands." The small and tiny mountaintops that peep out of the ocean between Trinidad's westernmost tip and Venezuela's Paria peninsula have traditionally been the place for weekend homes of many of the country's old families, and generations of children virtually grew up there, learning about the sea and about boats. But there is more to the history of the Western Isles: historical battles were fought between them, pirates hid their loot there in sheltered coves, and the largest centipedes ever beheld by mankind live in their undergrowth!
Book Synopsis Journal of a Voyage Through the Western Isles of Scotland and Along the Coast of Norway, in the Yacht 'Cymba', in the Summer of 1856 by : Earl Thomas Allnutt Brassey Brassey
Download or read book Journal of a Voyage Through the Western Isles of Scotland and Along the Coast of Norway, in the Yacht 'Cymba', in the Summer of 1856 written by Earl Thomas Allnutt Brassey Brassey and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Munro's Western Isles of Scotland and Genealogies of the Clans, 1549 by : Ed R. W. Munro
Download or read book Munro's Western Isles of Scotland and Genealogies of the Clans, 1549 written by Ed R. W. Munro and published by Genealogical Publishing Com. This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Goshenhoppen registers of baptisms, marriages, and deaths are the sacramental records of the Catholic mission at Goshenhoppen, now Bally, in Washington Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Beginning in 1741, the year the mission was founded, and extending, with some gaps, to 1819, these include sacraments administered at Goshenhoppen and outlying missions in southeastern Pennsylvania, particularly in the counties of Berks, Bucks, Northampton, Montgomery, Lehigh, and Lebanon, an area containing much of the early Germanic population of the state. Goshenhoppen's registers are believed to be not only the oldest extant Catholic church registers in Pennsylvania, but the oldest in existence of the original thirteen colonies Hence their overriding importance in Pennsylvania-German history and genealogy and the reason for their original publication, between 1886 and 1950, in the Records of the American Catholic Historical Society of Philadelphia. Taken as a whole, the Goshenhoppen registers contain entries relating to about 4,000 baptisms, marriages, and deaths, with references to about 15,000 individuals. Added to this work for the first time is a complete name index.
Book Synopsis The Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland by : John Macculloch
Download or read book The Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland written by John Macculloch and published by . This book was released on 1824 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Voyage to the Hebrides, Or Western Isles of Scotland; by : Louis Albert Necker
Download or read book A Voyage to the Hebrides, Or Western Isles of Scotland; written by Louis Albert Necker and published by . This book was released on 1822 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Geography for Avery Hill by : Gary Cambers
Download or read book Geography for Avery Hill written by Gary Cambers and published by Heinemann. This book was released on 2002 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Heinemann Geography for Avery Hill" matches the requirements of the specification for the Avery Hill (OCR/WJEC B) GCSE. This volume contains all four of the student books which match the syllabus units, using case studies, promoting issues-based learning and developing decision-making skills.
Book Synopsis The highlands and western isles of Scotland, in letters to sir Walter Scott by : John MacCulloch
Download or read book The highlands and western isles of Scotland, in letters to sir Walter Scott written by John MacCulloch and published by . This book was released on 1824 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Western Isles Folk Tales by : Ian Stephen
Download or read book Western Isles Folk Tales written by Ian Stephen and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Western Isles Folk Tales is a representative collection of stories from the geographical span of the long chain of islands known as the Outer Hebrides. Some are well-known tales and others have been sought out by the author, but all are retold in the natural voice of a local man. You will find premonitions, accounts of uncanny events and mythical beings, such as the blue men of the stream who test mariners venturing into the tidal currents around the Shiant Islands. Also included are tales from islands now uninhabited, like the archipelago of St Kilda, in contrast to the witty yarns from bustling harbours. The author was the inaugural winner of the Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship (1995) and his Acts of Trust collaboration with visual artist Christine Morrison won the multi-arts category in the first British Awards for Storytelling Excellence (2012). Both author and illustrator live in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
