A Tour Through The Islands Of Orkney And Schetland: Containing Hints Relative To Their Ancient Modern And Natural History Collected In 1774 (1879)

By George Low and George Low

Book Overview

""A Tour Through The Islands Of Orkney And Schetland"" is a historical travelogue written by George Low. Originally published in 1774, this edition was released in 1879. The book provides a detailed account of Low's journey through the Scottish archipelagos of Orkney and Shetland. It contains extensive information about the islands' ancient, modern, and natural history, as well as Low's personal observations and experiences. The author describes the geography, climate, flora, fauna, and geology of the islands, as well as the customs, traditions, and way of life of the inhabitants. Low also includes anecdotes and stories about the people he met and the places he visited, making the book an engaging and informative read. Overall, ""A Tour Through The Islands Of Orkney And Schetland"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of these remote and fascinating islands.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165273578
• ISBN13: 9781165273577
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"