The Highlands - Couverture rigide

Maclean, Calum

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1851583653 ISBN 13 : 9781851583652

Editeur : Mainstream Publishing, 1990

Synopsis

An interpretation of the traditional background, culture and ways of life of the Scottish Highlanders. This book is concerned not only with the beauty spots and scenery, but also with the Highlanders in their own self-created environment and unique culture.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

In a new edition of this classic book, introduced by the world-renowned Gaelic poet Sorley Maclean, the late Calum I. Maclean, a Gaelic-speaking Highlander, interprets the traditional background, culture and ways of life of his native country. Calum's formal training in folk culture and the depth of his local knowledge make this book truly outstanding - it is written by a Highlander from the inside.

Many books on the Highlands have been penned by outsiders with an uncritical appreciation of the scenery and only the most superficial knowledge of the Gaelic language and culture. By contrast, Maclean brought informed attitudes and sympathetic opinions. He was concerned not so much with places, beauty spots and scenery as with the Highlanders in their own self-created environment. He writes in terms of individuals and suggests reasons why Highland culture is unique in the world - it is something that, if lost, can never be recovered or recreated.

Revue de presse

"One of the most evocative and perceptive accounts of the Highlands ever written" (James Hunter)

". . . unique among general books on this subject, not only by reason of its width of knowledge, but also because it presents Highland history and the contemporary scene uncompromisingly from the point of view of a Gaelic-speaking Highlander" (Basil Megaw, first Director of the School of Scottish Studies, University of Edinburgh)

"A great book" (Seán Ó Súilleabháin, Irish Folklore Commission)

"An entertaining look at what lies behind the Highlands" (Belfast News)

"Bha tuigse agus gràdh agus smior na Gàidhlig aig Calum Iain MacGhillEathain, agus 'se seo leabhar cho math 's cho inntinnach 's a chaidh riamh a sgrìobhadh mu'n Ghaidhealtachd" (Ruaraidh MacThòmais)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Mainstream Publishing
• Date d'édition: 1990
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1851583653
• ISBN 13: 9781851583652
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible