Prògram Choinnich
Contributors
Interviewers
Date
22 May 1997
Track ID
7310
Part 1
Track Information
Original Tape ID
Summary
'Travels in the Western Hebrides' - 18th century island life.
A review of the book 'Travels in the Western Hebrides' by the Rev. John Lane Buchanan, who was a minister in Harris from 1782-90, by Dr Finlay MacLeod. Dr MacLeod says that the book gives an excellent picture of the life of the common people, their work, dress etc., and of the power of the tacksmen and the church.
Item Subject/Person
Buchanan, Rev. John Lane
Recording Location
County - Ross and Cromarty
Parish - Stornoway
Island - Lewis
Village/Place - Stornoway
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Harris
Island - Harris
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Dat
Audio Quality
Good