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Book Synopsis: Winner of Saltire Scottish History Book of the Year
They would be better dead, they said, than set adrift upon the world. But set adrift they were - thousands of them, their communities destroyed, their homes demolished and burned.
Such were the Sutherland Clearances, an extraordinary episode, involving the deliberate depopulation of much of a Scottish county. What was done in the course of that episode was planned and carried out by a small group of men and one woman. Most of those involved wrote a great deal about their actions, intentions and feelings, and much of it has been preserved. There are no equivalent collections of material from those whose communities ceased to exist. Their feelings and fears are harder to access, but they are by no means irrecoverable.
In this book James Hunter tells the story of the Sutherland Clearances. His researches took him to archives in Scotland, England and Canada, to the now deserted straths of Sutherland, to the frozen shores of Hudson Bay. The result is a gripping, moving, definitive account of a people's struggle for survival in the face of tragedy and disaster which includes experiences which have not featured in any previous such account.
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Discover the untold story of the Sutherland Clearances with the award-winning book, "Set Adrift Upon the World". Winner of the prestigious Saltire Scottish History Book of the Year, this captivating tale sheds light on an extraordinary episode of deliberate depopulation in Scotland.
Experience the heart-wrenching journey of thousands of individuals who were torn apart from their communities, their homes demolished and burned. This meticulously researched account, written by James Hunter, unveils the gripping accounts and forgotten stories, giving voice to those whose lives were forever changed by these tragic events.
Uncover the hidden history of the Sutherland Clearances as James Hunter delves deep into archives in Scotland, England, and Canada. From the once-thriving straths of Sutherland to the desolate shores of Hudson Bay, this definitive account takes you on a spellbinding exploration of survival, tragedy, and resilience.
Don't miss your chance to embark on a journey that will resonate with your soul. Immerse yourself in the emotional turmoil and triumphs of a people determined to endure, against all odds. Order your copy of "Set Adrift Upon the World" now and be transported to a world of forgotten lives, untold stories, and unyielding courage. Order Now.
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