Child of St Kilda
Waters, Beth2018
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Norman John Gillies was one of the last children ever born on St Kilda, five years before the whole population was evacuated forever to the British mainland. People had lived on these islands for over four thousand years, developing a thriving, tightly-knit society that knew nothing of crime or money, and took care of its weakest members without hesitation. At the mercy of the seasons and the elements, a unique lifestyle evolved, based around resilience, mutual trust and caring. What was it like to grow up in such harsh conditions? Why and how did this ancient way of life suddenly cease in 1930? Where did the islanders go, and what became of them? And what became of Norman John, child of St Kilda?
Main title:
Child of St Kilda / Beth Waters.
Author:
Imprint:
Swindon, [UK] : Child's Play, 2018.
Collation:
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (colour), map ; 30 cm.
Notes:
Includes biographical information.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781786281876
Dewey class:
941.14941
Language:
English
Subject:
Gillies, Norman John -- Childhood and youth -- Juvenile literatureSaint Kilda (Scotland) -- History -- Juvenile literatureSaint Kilda (Scotland) -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literatureSaint Kilda (Scotland) -- Social conditions -- Juvenile literatureSaint Kilda (Scotland) -- Economic conditions -- Juvenile literature
BRN:
367113
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Junior Non-Fiction History | J 941 WAT | Available |