The West Highland Galley by Denis Rixson

The West Highland Galley by Denis Rixson

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Summary

The west Highland galley was a Gaelic adaption of a Norse design, the ships guaranteed the independence of the islands. Birlinns are known through poetry and metaphor, and can be seen in carvings and seals. This text assesses the importance of the galley in the economy of the Highlands.

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The West Highland Galley by Denis Rixson

The west Highland galley was a Gaelic adaption of a Norse design, the ships guaranteed the independence of the islands. Birlinns are known through poetry and metaphor, and can be seen in carvings and seals. This text assesses the importance of the galley in the economy of the Highlands.
Denis Rixson is a schoolteacher, local historian and bookshop proprietor in Mallaig.
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ISBN 13 9781841580135
ISBN 10 1841580139
Title The West Highland Galley
Author Denis Rixson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2000-08-29
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.