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. |
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