The tale of lives won from a cruel sea and crueller landlords. The dawning of the herring fisheries brought with it the hope of escape from the Highland Clearances, and this story paints a vivid picture of a community fighting against nature and history, and refusing to be crushed.
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Publisher:
Faber & Faber
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
584
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780571090419
Publish year:
1978
Publish date:
June 1, 1978
Neil M. Gunn
Neil M. Gunn was a Scottish author best known for his novel "The Silver Darlings," which explores the lives of Scottish herring fishermen. His writing style is characterized by its poetic language and deep connection to the Scottish landscape. Gunn's work contributed to the revival of Scottish literature in the 20th century.
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