The Dam Builders by James Miller

The Dam Builders by James Miller

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This is a vivid account of the schemes which brought electricity to the Scottish Highlands between the end of World War II and 1975. Including eyewitness stories from many of the workers, it tells how the Board had to overcome adverse weather and thrawn geology, as well as political opposition.

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The Dam Builders by James Miller

This is a vivid account of the schemes which brought electricity to the Scottish Highlands between the end of World War II and 1975. Including eyewitness stories from many of the workers, it tells how the Board had to overcome adverse weather and thrawn geology, as well as political opposition.

James Miller was born in Caithness and studied zoology in Aberdeen and marine biology in Montreal. After working for the British Council he became a full-time freelance writer. He has written a number of acclaimed books, including ScapaThe DambuildersThe Foresters, Inverness and Swords for Hire.

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ISBN 13 9781841582252
ISBN 10 1841582255
Title The Dam Builders
Author James Miller
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2003-04-07
Number of pages 224
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