History Of The Outer Hebrides: (Lewis, Harris, North And South Uist, Benbecula, And Barra)

From the rocky headlands of Lewis to the wide sands of Barra, the Outer Hebrides have a past as striking as their scenery, shaped by sea routes, clan loyalties and enduring faith. W. C. Mackenzie brings this Scottish island history book to life with a scholar's care and a storyteller's clarity. These islands are anything but. Drawing on chronicles, charters and local tradition, he follows the fortunes of Lewis, Harris, North and South Uist, Benbecula and Barra through centuries of political change, conflict, landholding and everyday work, creating a rich Outer Hebrides social history rooted in Gaelic culture and history. A landmark historical study of the Outer Hebrides and the wider Western Isles Scottish history, Mackenzie's narrative has long been valued by Scottish history students, local history researchers and readers of Martin Martin seeking a fuller portrait of the Outer Hebrides Scotland region. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Ideal for anyone building a library of classic Scottish history texts, for travellers seeking a Scottish islands travel companion, or for those with ancestral ties to Lewis Harris Uist Benbecula, it stands as both a reference work and an evocative record of a distinct Atlantic world.

Author:

W C Mackenzie

Publisher:

Alpha Edition

Publication Date:

March 15, 2021

Number of pages:

712 pages

Language:

English

Binding:

Paperback

ISBN-10:

9354482244

ISBN-13:

9789354482243