Paperback. A survivor's tale, this book presents a social history and personal anecdote of those born and raised on the island of Rum before World War I. The largest of four small islands located off the west coast of Scotland, Rum is home to several volcanic peaks and the impressive Kinloch Castle but very few inhabitants. This text rediscovers a way of life gone not long ago yet already almost forgotten. The last survivor of those who were born and raised on the isle of Rhum before World War I presents a social history and personal anecdote of a way of life gone not long ago but already almost forgotten. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Bare Feet and Tackety Boots (Paperback)
Publisher: Luath Press Ltd, Edinburgh
Publication Date: 1988
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0946487170
ISBN 13: 9780946487172
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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In this text, the last survivor of those who were born and raised on the island of Rhum before World War I presents a social history and personal anecdote of a way of life gone not long ago but already almost forgotten.

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The authentic breath of the pawky, country-wise estate employee, earning his keep with the one hand while taking a sea trout with the other THE OBSERVER

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