The truth about St Kilda : an islander's memoir
Gillies, Donald John, 1901-19942014
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This title records the isolated way of life on St Kilda in the early part of the 20th century. It is based on notebooks written by Donald Gillies, containing reminiscences of his childhood on the island of Hirta. It provides an account of the living conditions, social structure and economy of the community in the early 1900s.
Main title:
The truth about St Kilda : an islander's memoir / Donald Gillies ; edited by John Randall.
Author:
Gillies, Donald John, 1901-1994, authorRandall, John, editor
Imprint:
Edinburgh : Birlinn, 2014.Edinburgh : Birlinn, 2014.
Collation:
192 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: Edinburgh: John Donald, 2010.
ISBN:
9781780272085 (pbk)1780272081
Dewey class:
941.1'4941.17941.14
Local class:
941.14
Language:
English
Subject:
Gillies, Donald John, 1901-1994 -- Childhood and youthHistorySaint Kilda (Scotland) -- Social life and customs -- 20th centurySaint Kilda (Scotland) -- Social conditions -- 20th centurySaint Kilda (Scotland) -- Religious life and customsSaint Kilda (Scotland) -- Economic conditions -- 20th centuryScotland -- History -- St Kilda
BRN:
456664