Synopsis
Experience a lyrical travelogue of Eriskay and its remarkable island life, where music, memory, and old stories meet the sea.
This Foreword invites you into a land where Gaelic words become living bridges to the past, and a single island takes center stage in a wide, humane portrait. Through vivid scenes, it reveals a culture shaped by sea passage, song, and steadfast people, anchored by the figure of Father Allan. You’ll glimpse a landscape that is both rugged and intimate, and meet a cast of singers, pipers, and neighbors whose warmth shines across the page.
- See the island’s routes and ferries, its machair flats and rocky shores, through a thoughtful observer’s eye.
- Discover the blend of land and language, with Gaelic terms gently braided into English narration.
- Meet Father Allan and the local characters who keep song, craft, and hospitality alive.
- Feel the mood and music of Innse-Gaill, from quiet mornings after Mass to lively gatherings that carry memory forward.
Ideal for readers craving travel writing with a cultural heart, and for fans of Celtic storytelling and lyrical landscapes.
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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Originally published in 1920. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book immerses readers in the captivating landscape and unique culture of the Outer Hebrides, a chain of islands off the coast of Scotland. The author, a traveler and observer of the human condition, takes us to the heart of this remote and mystical place, focusing on the life and stories of Father Allan MacDonald, a priest who served in the islands for over twenty years. The text is a fascinating blend of folklore, travelogue, and personal reflection, infused with the author's deep appreciation for Gaelic culture and the island's ancient traditions. We learn about the island's rich history, its legendary tales of sea-maidens, water horses, and the otherworldly creatures that inhabit the edges of the known world. We are introduced to the island's unique language, customs, and the people who live amidst the dramatic landscape of windswept shores and rugged mountains. Through the author's keen observations and vivid descriptions, we discover the enduring power of storytelling and the ways in which people have shaped their lives and their world in this place where the line between the real and the fantastical is often blurred. The book offers a unique and intimate portrait of a bygone era and its enduring impact on those who call the Outer Hebrides home. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331661238_0
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