The Voice of the Bard: Living Poets and Ancient Tradition in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Deeside Books [364510], Ballater, United Kingdom.
Large paperback in Fine condition. First edition, pp xvi, 352, with b&w photographs, preface and acknowledgements. "The Voice of the Bard" presents biographical portraits of fourteen poets and singers. All are Scottish Highlanders-most are unknown outside their local communities-and all are twentieth-century exponents of rich literary traditions whose origins can be traced to the pre-Christian era. This is a book of great importance and is illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs and a wide variety of song-poems. It reveals a hidden layer in the history of the Scottish Gaidhealtachd and paints a mini-history of Highland life. S8. POSTAGE RATES ARE BASED ON A BOOK WEIGHT UP TO 1KG. THE PACKED WEIGHT OF THIS BOOK IS OVER 1KG, PLEASE CONTACT US BY EMAIL BEFORE ORDERING FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE. Books.

Lieferung aus: Vereinigtes Königreich Großbritannien und Nordirland, Versandkosten nach: DEU.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Hanselled Books.
Scotland: Canongate Books Ltd, 1999. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 7.5" x 10.25. Inscribed by the author. P/B 352 pages, condition is Very Good. The Voice of the Bard presents biographical portraits of fourteen poets and singers. All are Scottish Highlanders; most are unknown outside their local communities and all are twentieth-century exponents of rich literary traditions whose origins can be traced to the pre-Christian era. Their work is proof that the ancient bardic tradition is still alive in Scotland today. This is a book of great originality and importance to the new Scotland and is illustrated with over two hundred previously unpublished photographs and a wide variety of song-poems. It reveals a fascinating, hidden layer in the long history of the Scottish Gaidhealtachd and paints a mini-history of Highland life and thought in the twentieth century. The bards profiled are crofters, fishermen, seamen, soldiers, weavers, tinkers, roadmen, housewives and even a television personality. Although they are Village bards', the range, quality and historical resonance of their work makes them writers of international importance. The people and their songs are at once ancient and modern. Their biographies, reading like compelling short stories, touch every corner of the globe, from the battlefields of the two world wars and the Far East to whaling in the Antarctic and cattle droving.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Hanselled Books [8671448], Burntisland, FIFE, United Kingdom.
Inscribed by the author. P/B 352 pages, condition is Very Good. The Voice of the Bard presents biographical portraits of fourteen poets and singers. All are Scottish Highlanders; most are unknown outside their local communities and all are twentieth-century exponents of rich literary traditions whose origins can be traced to the pre-Christian era. Their work is proof that the ancient bardic tradition is still alive in Scotland today. This is a book of great originality and importance to the new Scotland and is illustrated with over two hundred previously unpublished photographs and a wide variety of song-poems. It reveals a fascinating, hidden layer in the long history of the Scottish Gaidhealtachd and paints a mini-history of Highland life and thought in the twentieth century. The bards profiled are crofters, fishermen, seamen, soldiers, weavers, tinkers, roadmen, housewives and even a television personality. Although they are Village bards', the range, quality and historical resonance of their work makes them writers of international importance. The people and their songs are at once ancient and modern. Their biographies, reading like compelling short stories, touch every corner of the globe, from the battlefields of the two world wars and the Far East to whaling in the Antarctic and cattle droving. Books.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Webbooks, Wigtown [840981], wigtown, United Kingdom.
Clean tight copy.This is a heavy book and we will request extra postage if ordered from outside the UK.

Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, zzgl. Versandkosten, Versandgebiet: DOM.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, booklab, VA, Chantilly, [RE:3].
Great customer service. You will be happy! Paperback.