The Guga Hunters by Donald S Murray

The Guga Hunters by Donald S Murray

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Tells the story of the men who voyage to Sulasgeir each year and the district they hail from. This title provides an insight into the social history of Ness, the culture and way-of-life that lies behind the world of the Guga Hunters, the timeless nature of the hunt, and the hunt's connections to the traditions of other North Atlantic countries.

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The Guga Hunters by Donald S Murray

Tells the story of the men who voyage to Sulasgeir each year and the district they hail from. This title provides an insight into the social history of Ness, the culture and way-of-life that lies behind the world of the Guga Hunters, the timeless nature of the hunt, and the hunt's connections to the traditions of other North Atlantic countries.

'If anyone deserves to be considered a classic writer, Donald SMurray does'

* Chapman *

'He writes with an inherent understanding of Highland culture, language and way of life'

* The Herald *

Donald S. Murray was born in Ness in the Isle of Lewis. An author and journalist, his poetry, prose and verse has been shortlisted for both the Saltire Award and Callum Macdonald Memorial Award. Published widely, his work has also appeared in a number of national anthologies and on BBC Radio 4 and Radio Scotland. He lives and works in Shetland.

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ISBN 13 9781841586847
ISBN 10 1841586846
Title The Guga Hunters
Author Donald S Murray
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2008-10-17
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.