Book
The Isle of Lewis and Harris: a study in British community
At the University Press • Edinburgh • Published In 1955 • Pages:
By: Geddes, Arthur.
Abstract
Geddes presents a survey of the changing physical-environmental and cultural systems on the island of Lewis and Harris from the 17th century to 1952. Based upon clerical and documented histories (including census records), some scant archeological records (prior to the 17th century), and his own survey work between 1919 and 1952, Geddes describes and interprets the Gaelic economic, societal, political and religious organization, as well as the 'clan spirit' (an underlying theme), in terms of adaptation to a highly variable and rugged environment. Detailed descriptions of crofting (the tenant farming system of land tenure), small-scale fishing, fishing industries, kelp-making, home weaving and the tweed industry, the primary economic ativities on the island, are presented and compared through time for the several different overlordships that directed the community.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1995
- Region
- Europe
- Sub Region
- British Isles
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Geographer
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah T. Bridges
- Field Date
- 1919-1952
- Coverage Date
- ca. 1700-1952
- Coverage Place
- Isle of Lewis and Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
- Notes
- [by] Arthur Geddes
- Includes bibliography and index
- LCSH
- Highlands (Scotland)