The Northern Isles - Orkney and Shetland
Title: The Northern Isles - Orkney and Shetland
Author: Alexander Fenton
Publisher: John Donald Publishers Ltd., Edinburgh
Date: 1978
Hardback - 1st Edition with original dustcover. Illustrated. 721pp
Additional Product Information
The Northern Isles: Orkney and Shetland, by Alexander Fenton, is a comprehensive study of the fascinating history, language, and culture of the northernmost points of Britain. Fenton covers the geography, archaeology, and folklore of the two archipelagos, as well as the lives and culture of their inhabitants. He interviews people from all walks of life and paints a vivid picture of the islands’ past and present. He goes beyond the traditional view of the Northern Isles to uncover the unique culture, history, and customs of the islands and their people. In doing so, Fenton reveals the richness and diversity of the islands and their inhabitants.
Condition Notes
A fine well preserved copy with an original dust cover and bright and clean pages thr.oughout. The cover is price-snipped and there is a small previous owner name in ink on the title page. There is some foxing at the outer edges of the book.
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