Reviews for The Crofter and the Laird
Review - Crofter and the Laird, The
It made me want to visit the island. Those of you who are Scotland fans, and I know there are several of you, will love this book.
Reviewed by Roger on 2003-07-22 21:27:18
The Crofter and the Lairdby John McPhee | |
| Category: |
"Travel" |
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| Pages: | 159 |
| Year of Publication: | 1969 |
| Date Read: | 08/31/2001 |
| Notes: | The author and his family live for a time on the island of his clan ancestors — Colonsay, in the Scottish Hebrides. He tells about the land, the history, the legends and the people — crofters who rent their farms from the English Laird who owns the island. Part of McPhee's talent lies in not sticking with any one topic until it gets boring. He wanders around the island, touching briefly on farming, fishing, politics, food, clothing, the mail service, schooling ... |
| My Rating: | 9 |