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General History, Life, People & Places There are 89 products.
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The Orkney Book of Runes
The Orkney Book of Runes explores the exciting stories of the more than fifty runic inscriptions found in the Orkney Islands By Ragnhild Ljosland. Paperback.
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Kirkwall: In the footsteps of Hossack -...
This book follows in Hossack’s footsteps and reveals the town’s development, primarily from 1900 to 2000. It describes the businesses that traded, their owners and a few of the characters that have added colour to the town’s history. By G. D. Partner. Hardback.
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New Orkney Antiquarian Journal - Volume 8
An eighth volume of historical and archaeological papers relating to Orkney. Published by Orkney Heritage Society with Orkney Archaeological Trust. Paperback.
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Hugh Sinclair Yorston: The Sky's the Limit
Diaries of an Orcadian Fighter Pilot. By Bobby Halcro
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St Magnus of Orkney
The Orkneyinga Saga story of St Magnus re-told and illustrated in this booklet for younger readers. By Michael D Whittles. Illustrations by Harald Nicholson.
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Caithness Archaeology
Aspects of Prehistory. An eminently readable account of the archaeology of Caithness that provides an inspiring source for the study of people and place over time. By A. Heald and J. Barber. Paperback with some black & white line drawings and photographs.
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Set in Stone
The Geology and Landscapes of Scotland. In this book, Alan McKirdy traces Scotland's amazing geological journey, explaining for the non-specialist reader why the landscape looks the way it does today. By Alan McKirdy. Paperback, with photographs and diagrams throughout.
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Graemsay: A History
The story of a hardy race of farmers, fishermen and seafarers who over time suffered famine and plague, war and impressment, and raised large families to seek their fortune across the globe. By Bryce Wilson. Hardback.
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New Orkney Antiquarian Journal - Volume 7
A seventh volume, dedicated to the papers presented at the John Rae 200 Conference in Stromness in September 2013. Published by Orkney Heritage Society with Orkney Archaeological Trust. Paperback.
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Stromness: A History
Bryce Wilson traces the town's colourful history over 400 years, with tales of merchant and entrepreneur, seafarer and explorer, whaler and fisherman, publican, pirate and privateer. Hardback.
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Orkney Crofters in Crisis
An intriguing snapshot of crofting life in the county 130 years ago through evidence given to, what became known as, the Napier Commission, set up by the government to probe the plight of crofters in the Highlands and Islands. By William P.L. Thomson. Hardback.
£ 20.00
