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A Description Of The Isles Of Orkney (1883)

A Description Of The Isles Of Orkney (1883)

James Wallace

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Literatura de viajes
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9781436724340
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''A Description of the Isles of Orkney'' is a book written by James Wallace and first published in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Orkney Islands, which are located off the northeastern coast of Scotland. Wallace’s work covers the geography, history, culture, and economy of the islands, as well as their flora and fauna. He also includes descriptions of the various towns and villages on the islands, as well as their landmarks and notable features. Wallace’s writing is detailed and informative, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the Orkney Islands and their significance in Scottish history and culture. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history and geography of Scotland, or for those planning a visit to the Orkney Islands.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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