St. Kilda And The St. Kildians (1887) - Robert Connell - Bog

St. Kilda and the St. Kildians is a book written by Robert Connell in 1887. It is a comprehensive account of the remote Scottish archipelago of St. Kilda, located in the North Atlantic Ocean. The book provides a detailed description of the geography, history, culture, and way of life of the St. Kildians, the people who inhabited the islands for over 4,000 years.The author, Robert Connell, was a Scottish journalist who visited St. Kilda in 1886 and spent several weeks there. He interviewed the St. Kildians and observed their way of life, which was largely isolated from the rest of the world. Connell's book is based on his personal experiences and observations, as well as on historical records and accounts from other visitors to the islands.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of life on St. Kilda. The first chapter provides an overview of the islands' geography, climate, and wildlife. The following chapters describe the history of St. Kilda, including its early settlement, the arrival of Christianity, and the impact of the Industrial Revolution.The book also provides a detailed description of the St. Kildians' way of life, including their customs, traditions, and daily routines. Connell describes their diet, which consisted mainly of seabirds and their eggs, as well as their clothing, housing, and social organization. He also discusses the St. Kildians' language, which was a unique dialect of Gaelic.Overall, St. Kilda and the St. Kildians is a fascinating account of a remote and isolated community that was largely unknown to the outside world. It provides a valuable insight into the history and culture of the St. Kildians and their way of life, which has now disappeared. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, anthropology, or travel writing.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.