Tom Steel
The Life and Death of St. Kilda: The moving story of a vanished island community
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007438006
- author:
- Tom Steel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperPress
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- History, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Life and Death of St. Kilda: A Vanished Island Community Located at the westernmost point of the United Kingdom, St Kilda is a remote archipelago off Scotland's coast. For over two thousand years, its inhabitants lived in isolation, developing a unique way of life shaped by their rugged environment. The St Kildans were fiercely self-sufficient, with a strong sense of community that was unparalleled in their daily lives. Their existence was marked by intense religiosity and a deep connection to the natural world. However, the onset of the First World War brought about significant changes, including the establishment of regular communication with the mainland. This marked the beginning of the end for St Kilda, as the island's way of life slowly came under threat. Newly updated to include the historic appointment of St Kilda as a UNESCO Dual Heritage site, this book tells the moving story of a vanished community and how twentieth century civilization ultimately brought an entire way of life to its knees.
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