A Voyage to St. Kilda: The Remotest of All the Hebrides or Western Isles of Scotland (1749) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164556435)

""A Voyage To St. Kilda"" is a travelogue written by Scottish author Martin Martin in 1749. The book chronicles Martin's journey to the remote island of St. Kilda, located in the Hebrides archipelago off the western coast of Scotland. Martin describes the island's geography, flora, and fauna, as well as the culture and customs of its inhabitants, who lived a simple and isolated life. The book also includes accounts of Martin's interactions with the islanders, including their language, traditions, and religious beliefs. Martin's vivid descriptions offer readers a glimpse into a unique and little-known corner of Scotland's history and culture. The book is considered a classic of Scottish literature and an important work in the field of travel writing.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: Martin Jose Martin
ISBN-10: 1164556436
ISBN-13: 9781164556435
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 84
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d