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St. Kilda and the St. Kildians (1887)

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St. Kilda and the St. Kildians is a historical book written by Robert Connell in 1887. The book is a comprehensive account of the remote archipelago of St. Kilda, located in the North Atlantic Ocean. The author provides a detailed description of the geography, geology, flora, and fauna of the island, as well as the history and culture of its inhabitants, the St. Kildians. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of life on the island. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography and geology of St. Kilda, including its unique geological features and the various types of rock formations found on the island. The second chapter focuses on the flora and fauna of the island, including the different species of birds and animals that can be found there.The following chapters delve into the history and culture of the St. Kildians, including their social customs, religious beliefs, and daily life. The author also discusses the impact of outside influences on the island, such as the arrival of Christian missionaries and the influence of the British government.Throughout the book, the author provides numerous anecdotes and personal observations about life on St. Kilda, making it a fascinating and engaging read. St. Kilda and the St. Kildians is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of this remote and isolated island.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.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 October 2008
Pages
168
ISBN
9781437194135

St. Kilda and the St. Kildians is a historical book written by Robert Connell in 1887. The book is a comprehensive account of the remote archipelago of St. Kilda, located in the North Atlantic Ocean. The author provides a detailed description of the geography, geology, flora, and fauna of the island, as well as the history and culture of its inhabitants, the St. Kildians. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of life on the island. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography and geology of St. Kilda, including its unique geological features and the various types of rock formations found on the island. The second chapter focuses on the flora and fauna of the island, including the different species of birds and animals that can be found there.The following chapters delve into the history and culture of the St. Kildians, including their social customs, religious beliefs, and daily life. The author also discusses the impact of outside influences on the island, such as the arrival of Christian missionaries and the influence of the British government.Throughout the book, the author provides numerous anecdotes and personal observations about life on St. Kilda, making it a fascinating and engaging read. St. Kilda and the St. Kildians is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of this remote and isolated island.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.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 October 2008
Pages
168
ISBN
9781437194135