The Monks of Iona: In Reply to Iona by the Duke of Argyll is a book written by John Stewart MacCorry in 1871. The book is a response to the Duke of Argyll's criticism of the monks of Iona, a small island off the west coast of Scotland. The author defends the monks and their way of life, arguing that they are an important part of Scottish history and culture. MacCorry provides a detailed history of the monks of Iona, their religious practices, and...