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Books about The Uists and Barra
The following books by various authors and publishers
can be ordered online via Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com
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Uists and Barra
Lovely colour guide with over 100 pages of photos devoted to these islands. Covers local heritage and culture, nature, the landscape, places to visit, etc. Written by Francis Thompson. Even if you don't get chance to buy it before you go, you will certainly want a copy for a souvenir when you have visited! Available from Amazon.co.uk |
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Tales from Barra
The only book available detailing the history and folk traditions of Barra. Foreword by Compton Mackenzie. Introduction and notes by John Lorne Campbell. The tales and stories of John MacPherson - The Coddy - were an instant success on their first publication, and they have been in constant demand ever since. The Coddy was one of the best storytellers and characters of the Western Isles, and he is the inspiration for Whisky Galore. His warmth and personality shine through these stories, which are a wonderful mix of myth, tradition and anecdote. Available from Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk |
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Polly
If you are interested in the story of the the SS Politician which ran aground off Eriskay with a quarter of a million bottles of whisky onboard (this real-life wartime event inspired the Whisky Galore book/movie), then I recommend this book written by Roger Hutchinson in 1998. Using eyewitness accounts, historical papers and official documents, this book tells the story of the SS Politician and the circus that surrounded her, from islanders in small skiffs to wartime excise officers and the final solution to the problem of the vessel affectionately known as the 'Polly'. Available from Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk |
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