The truth about St Kilda : an Islander's memoir
Gillies, Donald2009
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This title records the isolated way of life on St Kilda in the early part of the 20th century. It is based on notebooks written by Donald Gillies, containing reminiscences of his childhood on the island of Hirta. It provides an account of the living conditions, social structure and economy of the community in the early 1900s.
Main title:
The truth about St Kilda : an Islander's memoir / by Donald Gillies, edited by John Randall.
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Imprint:
Edinburgh : John Donald, 2010.
Collation:
224 p. ; 20 cm.
ISBN:
9781906566074 (pbk)1906566070 (pbk)
Dewey class:
941.1'4083'092941.14941.14941.14B920GIL914.14
Local class:
941.14
Language:
English
Subject:
Gillies, Donald -- Childhood and youthGillies, Donald -- Childhood and youthscotpubmatSaint Kilda (Scotland) -- Social life and customs -- 20th centurySaint Kilda (Scotland) -- Social onditions -- 20th centurySaint Kilda (Scotland) -- Religious life and customsSaint Kilda (Scotland) -- Economic conditions -- 20th centurySt Kilda -- Social life and customs -- 20th centurySt Kilda -- Social onditions -- 20th centurySt Kilda -- Religious life and customsSt Kilda -- Economic conditions -- 20th century
BRN:
499588
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