The Crofter & The Laird
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings
John McPhee's The Crofter & The Laird chronicles a captivating period spent on the remote Scottish island of Colonsay, offering an intimate portrait of its unique way of life. This compelling work of non-fiction details the intricate relationship between the island's crofters and their laird, presenting a nuanced view of tradition, land ownership, and community in a rapidly changing world. McPhee's keen observations illustrate the daily struggles and enduring spirit of the islanders, while his distinctive narrative voice uncovers the historical and social forces shaping their existence. The book argues for the profound connection between people and place, rendered with the author's characteristic precision and wit.
Author: John Mcphee
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Angus & Robertson
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings
John McPhee's The Crofter & The Laird chronicles a captivating period spent on the remote Scottish island of Colonsay, offering an intimate portrait of its unique way of life. This compelling work of non-fiction details the intricate relationship between the island's crofters and their laird, presenting a nuanced view of tradition, land ownership, and community in a rapidly changing world. McPhee's keen observations illustrate the daily struggles and enduring spirit of the islanders, while his distinctive narrative voice uncovers the historical and social forces shaping their existence. The book argues for the profound connection between people and place, rendered with the author's characteristic precision and wit.