The Outer Hebrides : A Historical Guide
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Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Birlinn Historical Guides
ISBN-10
1780273673
ISBN-13
9781780273679
Publisher
Birlinn General
Imprint
Birlinn Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jul 1st, 2021
Print length
272 Pages
Weight
254 grams
Dimensions
12.80 x 19.60 x 2.40 cms
Product Classification:
Reference worksBritish & Irish historySelf-help & personal developmentTravel & holiday
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This is an up-to-date, authoritative and accessible introduction to the built heritage of the Outer Hebrides. In addition to descriptions of key historic sites from prehistory onwards and gazetteers covering every place of historical interest, this book also traces the development of the modern environment and landscape of the islands.
The Outer Hebrides lie 40 miles to the west of mainland Scotland, forming a barrier to the North Atlantic. Culturally distinct from early prehistory, the islands contain a wealth of historical and archaeological monuments, including the standing stones at Callanish, the magnificent St Clement’s church at Rodel as well as numerous brochs, castles, Pitish houses, croft houses and industrial and military buildings.In addition to descriptions of key historic sites from prehistory onwards and gazetteers covering every place of historical interest, this book also traces the development of the modern environment and landscape of the islands, enabling the visitor to appreciate the sites within their historical and cultural context.
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