MacInnes, Angus Edward

Eriskay Where I Was Born

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ISBN 13:: 9781780273815
author:: MacInnes, Angus Edward
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Birlinn Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 130mm X 195mm
Genre:: 19.5 x 13 x 2.5 centimetres (0.3, Biography, Personal Memoirs, Biography,
Condition:: New
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Angus Edward MacInnes was born in 1925 on Eriskay, an island in the Outer Hebrides. His life story is told in this autobiography, which combines personal experiences with observations of life around him. The result is a vivid picture of Eriskay and its people. MacInnes shares stories from his childhood and schooldays, including a humorous account of the aftermath of the sinking of the S.S. Politician. He also recounts his time as a radio officer during World War II, surviving a torpedo attack, and later worked as a deep-sea fisherman before becoming a captain on the Caledonian MacBrayne ferries. This book offers a unique glimpse into Eriskay's traditions and way of life, from its topography to descriptions of islanders' dress and diet. With engaging storytelling techniques, MacInnes brings the island's history and culture to life with tales of 'giants', strong men, ghosts, and the second sight.

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