The making of the crofting community
Hunter, James, 1948-2000
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This classic account of the events which shaped the modern Highlands was written by a man who has gone on to become a leading figure in the public life of that region. For years, The Making of the Crofting Community has been attracting praise and provoking outrage in equal measure. Its author has always identified with the people whose lives were shattered by the landlords responsible for the Highland Clearances.
Main title:
The making of the crofting community / James Hunter.
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Edition:
New edition.
Imprint:
Edinburgh : John Donald, 2000.
Collation:
288p. : maps ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Previous edition: 1976.Includes index.Formerly CIP.Bibliography.
ISBN:
08597653779780859765374
Language:
English
Subject:
Land use, Rural -- Scotland -- Highlands -- History -- 19th centuryCrofters -- Scotland -- Highlands -- Social conditionsCrofters -- Scotland -- Highlands -- HistoryFarm tenancy -- Scotland -- Highlands -- HistoryCrofts and crofting -- HistoryHighland ClearancesHighlands (Scotland) -- Economic conditionsHighlands (Scotland) -- History -- 19th centuryHighlands and Islands -- Land useCrofting -- History
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