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Following the ownership battle for the island of Eigg in 1997, this text tells the story of the island, from its earliest inhabitants to the present, detailing its recently-acquired independence and community ownership. The book draws extensively on oral history from the islanders themselves.

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Eigg by Camille Dressler

Eigg, one of the islands of the Inner Hebrides off the West coast of Scotland, has an interesting history. Following the ownership battle for the island in 1997, this text tells the story of Eigg, from its earliest inhabitants to the present, detailing its recently-acquired independence and community ownership. The book draws extensively on oral history from the islanders themselves and from local archives, with stories of clans, pastimes, wartime, childhood and crofting.
Camille Dressler is a community councillor and served as Director of the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust. She is involved in developing the arts, environmental education and social enterprise.
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ISBN 13 9780748662241
ISBN 10 0748662243
Title Eigg
Author Camille Dressler
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2001-01-01
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.