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Author | : Angus MacLellan |
Publisher | : Birlinn Ltd |
Total Pages | : 327 |
Release | : 2016-03-03 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 0857902717 |
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This is an extraordinary collection of tales from one of the very greatest Gaelic storytellers, Angus MacLellan, and translated by one of Scotland's finest Celtic Scholars, John Lorne Campbell. The stories in the book include every type of tale found on South Uist, from Fingalian heroes and ghost stories to international folktales and humorous and historical local anecdotes. These tales of ancient kings, thrilling escapes, jealous stepmothers and magic spells are fascinating not only for their narrative power, but also their links with myths and legends from Ireland, Scandinavia, France and Greece. The Hebrideaen island of South Uist was one of the last places in Western Europe where the ancient art of Storytelling was still honoured and practised, and the style of these translations is at once original and hypnotic, reflecting the oral tradition at their source.
Author | : Angus MACLELLAN |
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Total Pages | : 253 |
Release | : 1961 |
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Download Stories from South Uist. Told by A. Maclellan. Translated by John Lorne Campbell. [With a Portrait.]. Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Margaret Fay Shaw |
Publisher | : Birlinn Publishers |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Music |
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Download Folksongs and Folklore of South Uist Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This is a compendium of photographs, stories, traditions and songs, it is an introduction to the world of the Gael and a memorial to a world now largely disappeared. It presents the rich tapestry of Gaelic life and culture in the words of the people who lived in and through that culture.
Author | : Ray Perman |
Publisher | : Birlinn |
Total Pages | : 369 |
Release | : 2011-08-12 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0857900781 |
Download The Man Who Gave Away His Island Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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.
Author | : Matthew Crampton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2009-03 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9780956136107 |
Download Tales from The Angler's Retreat Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Join us by the fireside of a legendary guesthouse in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, where fly fishermen gather each evening to tell stories of their exploits. Tales from The Angler's Retreat reveals a world of amiable obsession, as people from many backgrounds - united by fishing, companionship and the unusual beauty of the island of South Uist - take turns to tell their stories. Some tales may be tall. Many involve mishaps. Some are hilarious, others wistful. Together they offer unexpected insight into fishing, Scottish islands and how men behave when practising their passion.
Author | : Flora Johnston |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 251 |
Release | : 2014-03-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0750956887 |
Download War Classics Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Christina Keith came from the small town of Thurso on the far north coast of Scotland. Highly intelligent and ambitious, she became a lecturer in Classics at a time when that was still a brave and unusual choice for a woman. Towards the end of the First World War she left behind the sheltered world of academia to live and work among soldiers of all social backgrounds as a lecturer with the Army's education scheme in France. She writes with warmth and humour of her experiences. When she and a companion travel across the devastated battlefields, just a short time after the guns have fallen silent, her descriptions are both evocative and moving. This unique memoir is an unforgettable read.
Author | : David Craig |
Publisher | : Birlinn |
Total Pages | : 463 |
Release | : 2013-05-13 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 0857905961 |
Download On the Crofter's Trail Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
In the Clearances of the 19th century, crofts - once the mainstay of Highland life in Scotland - were swept away as the land was put over to sheep grazing. Many of the people of the Highlands and islands of Scotland were forced from their homes by landowners in the Clearances. Some fled to Nova Scotia and beyond. David Craig sets out to discover how many of their stories survive in the memories of their descendants. He travels through 21 islands in Scotland and Canada, many thousands of miles of moor and glen, and presents the words of men and women of both countries as they recount the suffering of their forbears.
Author | : John Francis Campbell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 448 |
Release | : 1862 |
Genre | : English literature |
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Download Popular Tales of the West Highlands Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Coinneach MacLeod |
Publisher | : Sourcebooks, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2022-05-03 |
Genre | : Cooking |
ISBN | : 172826328X |
Download The Hebridean Baker Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
As seen on TikTok! Fàilte, I'm the Hebridean Baker! Close your eyes and imagine yourself in the remote Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Do you see yourself walking along a deserted beach? Climbing a heather-strewn hill with a happy wee dog by your side? Sipping a dram at a ceilidh to the tune of a Gaelic song? Or chatting by a warm stove with a cuppa and a cake? For me, it is all these things, and more... and they have inspired every page of this book. From Croft Loaf to Cranachan Chocolate Bombs, Oaty Apricot Cookies to Heilan' Coo Cupcakes, there's something here to put a smile on everyone's face. Focusing on small bakes that use a simple set of ingredients, these recipes will unleash your inner Socttish baker—it's all about rustic home baking and old family favorites because, as the Hebridean Baker always says, "Homemade is always best!" The Hebridean Baker is your ticket to the Scottish Highlands. Perfect for fans of Outlander and anyone who loves to discover new books via TikTok and BookTok, this beautiful cookbook is a wonderful gift for home bakers and lovers of Scottish culture. It features: More than 70 traditional recipes (with a modern twist) Gorgeous full-color photos Heartwarming stories from the Hebridean Baker himself This unique baking book is a must-have in any cookbook library!
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Total Pages | : 506 |
Release | : 1862 |
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