A Voyage to St. Kilda: Remotest of All the Hebrides or Western Isles

A Voyage to St. Kilda: The Remotest of All the Hebrides or Western Isles of Scotland is a book written by Martin Martin in 1749. The book is a travelogue that chronicles Martin's journey to the remote island of St. Kilda, which is located in the far north-west of Scotland. Martin's account provides a detailed description of the island's geography, flora, fauna, and the way of life of its inhabitants, who were known for their resilience and self-sufficiency. The book also includes insights into the history and culture of the island, as well as its religious beliefs and practices. Martin's work is considered to be an important source of information on St. Kilda and has been cited by many subsequent authors who have written about the island. Overall, A Voyage to St. Kilda is a fascinating account of a remote and isolated community that provides a unique insight into a way of life that has since disappeared.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.