A Tour Through The Islands Of Orkney And Schetland: Containing Hints Relative To Their Ancient Modern And Natural History Collected In 1774 (1879) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169315778)

""A Tour Through The Islands Of Orkney And Schetland"" is a book written by George Low in 1774 and published in 1879. The book is a travelogue that describes the author's journey through the islands of Orkney and Shetland, located in the northernmost part of Scotland. The book contains valuable information about the history, culture, and natural environment of the islands. Low provides insights into the ancient and modern history of the islands, including their Norse heritage and the impact of the Scottish Reformation. He also describes the natural beauty of the islands, including their geology, flora, and fauna. The book is a fascinating account of life in these remote and rugged islands, and it provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Scotland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Low
ISBN-10: 1169315771
ISBN-13: 9781169315778
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 302
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.63lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d