The Highlands - Couverture souple

Maclean, Calum I.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1845960149 ISBN 13 : 9781845960148

Editeur : Mainstream Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

Of the books written on the Scottish Highlands, many have been penned by outsiders with only the most superficial knowledge of Gaelic culture and language. In this new edition of his classic work, the late Calum I. Maclean, a Gaelic-speaking Highlander, interprets the traditions, culture, and ways of life of his native land. He is concerned not so much with places, beauty spots, or scenery as with the Highlanders themselves in their own self-created environment. Writing largely of individuals, Maclean makes clear why Highland culture is unique in the world—and if lost, could never be recovered or recreated.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Calum I. Maclean was born on the island of Raasay, Inverness-shire, on 6 September 1915. He was a graduate of Edinburgh University, where he took the degree of MA with First Class Honours in Celtic. In 1946, Maclean started the systematic collection of material in the Hebrides on behalf of the Irish Folklore Commission. In 1951, he joined the staff of the then newly established School of Scottish Studies at the University of Edinburgh. His death in 1960 cut short a life and career of immense value to Highland folklore. This new edition of his book is in the nature of an acknowledgement of his worth and the legacy he left for future generations of Highlanders.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Mainstream Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1845960149
• ISBN 13: 9781845960148
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240
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• Personne responsable: non disponible