Sketches and Tales of the Shetland Islands (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162633343)

Sketches and Tales of the Shetland Islands is a collection of short stories and sketches written by Eliza Edmondston. The book is set in the Shetland Islands, an archipelago located off the northeast coast of Scotland. The stories and sketches in the book provide a glimpse into the lives of the people who live in the islands, their customs, traditions, and way of life. The book covers a range of topics, including fishing, farming, superstitions, and folklore. The stories are told from the perspective of the author, who was born and raised in the Shetland Islands. The book is a fascinating insight into a unique and remote part of the world, and is sure to appeal to anyone interested in Scottish culture and history.1856. A travel book on the Shetland Islands, written by Aristocrat Eliza Edmondston, includes descriptions of Fair Isle knitting patterns and begins the rumor of a Fair Isles Spanish provenance. The Spanish galleon El Gran Griffon of The Great Armada was shipwrecked on the island in 1588.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: Eliza Edmondston
ISBN-10: 1162633344
ISBN-13: 9781162633343
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.55d