Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1839830980
ISBN-13
9781839830983
Edition
Reissue
Publisher
Birlinn General
Imprint
Origin
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Apr 16th, 2026
Print length
192 Pages
Weight
192 grams
Dimensions
12.80 x 19.60 x 1.80 cms
Ksh 1,600.00
Werezi Extended Catalogue
Delivery in 14 days
90 copies in stock
Delivery Location
Delivery fee: Select location
Delivery in 14 days
Secure
Quality
Fast
This is one of very few books available on Moidart in the north-west of Scotland, Spade Among the Rushes evokes the enchanted, magical beauty of this much-loved area of the country. This edition features an introduction by Katie Maclean, who knew Margaret Leigh during her time in Moidart.
One of very few books available on Moidart in the north-west of Scotland, it evokes the enchanted, magical beauty of this much-loved area of the country. Margaret Leigh was already a successful author when her longing for freedom and independence led to her decision to become a crofter in the West Highlands. These memoirs describe her attempts to transform a deserted croft into a home, and her struggles to snatch land back from the wilderness. Although far from the Blitz, the effects of the war are felt throughout the Highlands, and the rationing of food and vital materials, the battles with bureaucrats who had no understanding of a crofter’s needs, and even the appearance of a Nazi mine off the coast, all frustrate Margaret Leigh’s efforts. But despite the hardships, the land and the people of the Highlands gave her a contentment and happiness she had never known before.
Get Spade Among the Rushes by at the best price and quality guaranteed only at Werezi Africa's largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by Birlinn General and it has pages.
