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Orkney: A Historical Guide Caroline Wickham-Jones
Orkney: A Historical Guide
Caroline Wickham-Jones
Orkney lies only 20 miles north of mainland Scotland, yet for many centuries its culture was more Scandanavian than Scottish. Strong westerly winds account for the scarcity of trees on Orkney and also for the tradition of well-constructed stone structures.
256 pages, Maps; 12 Plates, black and white
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | May 9, 2019 |
| ISBN13 | 9781912476619 |
| Publishers | Birlinn General |
| Pages | 256 |
| Dimensions | 129 × 198 × 20 mm · 272 g |
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