Gillies, Donald
The Truth About St. Kilda: An Islander's Memoir
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912476657
- author:
- Gillies, Donald
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Birlinn, Limited
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 5.10(w) x 7.85(h) x (d)
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Truth about St Kilda: An Islander's Memoir by Donald Gillies is a unique and fascinating account of life on the remote island of Hirta in the early 20th century. Based on seven handwritten notebooks, this memoir provides a first-hand glimpse into the living conditions, social structure, and economy of the community before its evacuation in 1930. Gillies' reminiscences offer a detailed insight into the daily lives of the St Kildans, including their diet, spiritual practices, and way of life. The book sheds new light on the often-misunderstood puritanical form of religion that played a significant role in the community's resilience and adaptability. This memoir is a lasting tribute to the courage and resourcefulness of a small Gaelic-speaking society that endured for over two millennia on a remote cluster of islands, until its way of life could no longer be sustained.
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