Skye
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly illustrated regional guide and portrait, Skye presents the dramatic landscape, history, and culture of the Isle of Skye off the northwest coast of Scotland. Written with warmth and scholarly care, it chronicles the island's storied past — from ancient Gaelic traditions and clan histories to the rugged beauty of the Cuillin mountains and the sea lochs that define its character. Sillar and Meyler detail the folklore, wildlife, and human heritage that have shaped this remote yet captivating corner of the British Isles, offering readers both practical insight and lyrical appreciation. The tone balances academic thoroughness with genuine affection for the subject, making it an indispensable companion for travellers, historians, and armchair adventurers alike.
Author: Frederick C. Sillar And Ruth M. Meyler
Format: Paperback
Published: 1973, David & Charles, Newton Abbot
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly illustrated regional guide and portrait, Skye presents the dramatic landscape, history, and culture of the Isle of Skye off the northwest coast of Scotland. Written with warmth and scholarly care, it chronicles the island's storied past — from ancient Gaelic traditions and clan histories to the rugged beauty of the Cuillin mountains and the sea lochs that define its character. Sillar and Meyler detail the folklore, wildlife, and human heritage that have shaped this remote yet captivating corner of the British Isles, offering readers both practical insight and lyrical appreciation. The tone balances academic thoroughness with genuine affection for the subject, making it an indispensable companion for travellers, historians, and armchair adventurers alike.