Ancient History Of Orkney, Caithness, And The North (1866)

By Alexander Pope, Ormoour Torfason, Thormodus Torfaeus

Book Overview

Ancient History Of Orkney, Caithness, And The North is a book written by Thormodus Torfaeus in 1866. The book is a comprehensive account of the ancient history of the Orkney Islands, Caithness, and the surrounding areas in the north of Scotland. The author provides a detailed description of the geography, geology, and natural resources of the region, as well as its early inhabitants, their customs, and their way of life. The book also covers the Norse and Viking invasions and settlements in the area, as well as the influence of the Picts and the Scots. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including archaeological evidence, historical documents, and oral traditions, to provide a rich and detailed account of the region's ancient past. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, the Norse and Viking cultures, and the ancient peoples of the British Isles.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: 1164576143
• ISBN13: 9781164576143
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"