Synopses & Reviews
Of the books written on the Scottish Highlands, many have been penned by outsiders with only the most superficial knowledge of Gaelic culture and language. In this new edition of his classic work, the late Calum I. Maclean, a Gaelic-speaking Highlander, interprets the traditions, culture, and ways of life of his native land. He is concerned not so much with places, beauty spots, or scenery as with the Highlanders themselves in their own self-created environment. Writing largely of individuals, Maclean makes clear why Highland culture is unique in the worldand if lost, could never be recovered or recreated.
Review
“One of the most evocative and perceptive accounts of the Highlands ever written.”
Synopsis
In a new edition of this classic book, the late Calum I. Maclean, a Gaelic-speaking Highlander, interprets the traditional background and culture of his native country. It is an outstanding study of this particular folk culture, written as it is by a Highlander from the inside.
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