The Rev. Dr. John Walker's Report on the Hebrides of 1764 and 1771
Title: The Rev. Dr. John Walker's Report on the Hebrides of 1764 and 1771
Author: Edited by Margaret M. McKay
Publisher: John Donald Publishers Ltd., Edinburgh
Date: 1980ISBN: 085976043X
Hardback - 1st Edition with original dustcover. vii-256 pp. Illustrated with maps and tables. Index
Synopsis
Publisher's Synopsis:
John Walker, minister of Moffat, was already a pioneer of scientific botany and geology when he was sent by the Commission of Annexed Estates to visit the Hebrides and report on their economical potential. He was asked to give an account of agriculture, population, possible developments in manufacture and fisheries, and social conditions. The General Assembly took the opportunity of his journey to add to his concerns the religious and educational state of the Islands.
Contents of Book:
- Editorial Introduction
- To His Majesties Commissioners at the Board of Annexed Estates.
- Lewes(Lewis), Harris, St Kilda, N. Uist, Benbecula, S. Uist, Barra, Ila (Islay), Jura, Smaller Islands adjacent to Jura, Colonsay, Oransay (Oronsay), Gigha, Icolumbkil, Mull, Coll, Tirey (Tiree), Rum, Sky, Eig (Eigg), Canna
Condition Notes
An excellent copy with original price-clipped dustcover with some sun-fade to the spine. Inside the pages are bright and clean throughout.
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