Hay, Robert
How an Island Lost Its People: Improvement, Clearance and Resettlement on Lismore 1830-1914
- ISBN 13:
- 9781839830204
- author:
- Hay, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Origin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lismore Island's Transformation: A Century of Change In 1830, Lismore was one of the West Highlands' most productive islands, with its land supporting barley and oats. However, by 1910, the population had declined to just 400, as the agricultural economy shifted from crops to sheep and cattle. This book explores a century of emigration, migration, and clearance on Lismore, using documentary sources such as Poor Law reports and local documents. It offers an intimate portrait of the island community during a period of profound change, while also highlighting the achievements of those who adapted to new agricultural practices. Through its examination of this pivotal period, the book sheds light on the complex social history of the Highlands and Islands.
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