Tales From Barra by John Lorne Campbell
The Coddy was one of the most renowned storytellers and characters of the Western Isles at the turn of the nineteenth into the twentieth and beyond, and was the inspiration for Compton MacKenziesWhisky Galore. His warmth and personality shine through these stories, which are a wonderful mix of myth, tradition and anecdote.John Lorne Campbell was the author of numerous books and articles, including Canna: the Story of a Hebridean Island, the island that was his home from 1938 to his death in 1996. He was instrumental in ensuring that the island pass into the care of the National Trust for Scotland in order that its natural and cultural heritage be protected. He was honoured with numerous awards during his life, including honorary degrees from the Universities of Glasgow and Oxford, fellowship of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and in 1990 an OBE.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781912476176 |
| ISBN 10 | 1912476177 |
| Title | Tales From Barra |
| Author | John Lorne Campbell |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Birlinn General |
| Year published | 2018-05-10 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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