A Description Of The Isles Of Orkney (1883) - James Wallace - Bog

""A Description of the Isles of Orkney"" is a historical book written by James Wallace in 1883. It provides a comprehensive account of the Orkney Islands, located off the northeast coast of Scotland. The book covers the geography, geology, flora, and fauna of the islands, as well as their history, culture, and traditions. Wallace also delves into the political and economic landscape of the Orkneys, including the local industries of fishing and agriculture. The book includes detailed descriptions of the various towns and villages on the islands, as well as the notable landmarks and attractions. Overall, ""A Description of the Isles of Orkney"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich history and culture of this remote and beautiful part of Scotland.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.