Ailsa Craig Its history and natural history

Lawson, R.

Published by J. and R. Parlane, Paisley, 1895

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90, [1], [4]-ads, 11 b/w illus, folding map. . HB. Sm. 8vo, orig. green cloth, dec. in black to front cover. Endpapers browned. Vg. From the library of British broadcaster, writer and naturalist Norman F. Ellison (1893-1976), with his bookplate. Loosely inserted are a postcard to Ellison regardign an article he had written on Aisla Craig, together with a relevant press cutting (both dated 1938). Second edition, enlarged. Scarce. A fascinating account of Ailsa Craig, an island in the outer Firth of Clyde. Chapters include a history of visitors to the island, ownership, history, topography, birds, animals plants and rocks, shipwrecks and accidents, the lighthouse and foghorns. This edition includes additional information; List of Plants Collected in July, 1844 by Prof. Balfour; Notes on its Geological Structure by Prof. Hull and Note on the Structure of the Island by Prof. J.G. Geikie. Seller Inventory # S55462

Bibliographic Details

Title: Ailsa Craig Its history and natural history

Publisher: J. and R. Parlane, Paisley

Publication Date: 1895

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good