Eigg
讀書樂編號：4764
推介人： 黃韻玲校友
Drawing on written accounts and oral history, legend and song, this is the story of Eigg and its inhabitants from the earliest times to the present day. It traces the changing landscapes and lifestyles from the bloodthirsty days of clan battles, remembered through myths and songs, to the development of crofting, the clearances and the effect of various landlords on the island. A comprehensive and colourful picture emerges, showing how the islanders reacted and survived. Eigg is a testament to the importance of Highland heritage, capturing the imagination of a community in the struggle to recreate an island identity. The story includes a vivid account of the community buy-out of Eigg in June 1997. This is a revised and updated edition of the previous Polygon edition.
