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Highland Settler; A Portrait Of The Scottish Gael In Nova Scotia,Used
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In This Book Professor Dunn Tells Of The Experiences Of The Many Gaelicspeaking People Of The Highlands And Western Islands Who Emigrated From Scotland To North America Between The End Of The Eighteenth And The Middle Of The Nineteenth Centuries, And Their Descendants In Nova Scotia He Has Consulted With Care And Thoroughness Many Sources. He Has Read Local Histories And Sought Out Scarce Gaelic Songbooks, Pamphlets, And Periodicals. He Has Also Observed Personally The Folkways Of The Descendants Of The Highland Settlers And Recorded The Results Of His Meeting With Professors, Teachers, Doctors, Priests, Ministers, Farmers, Fishermen, And Housewives Sympathetically And Vividly. He Has Tried To Answer The Question, What Does Emigration Do To A Folkculture? And He Has Tried To Do So, As Far As Possible, In The Words Of His Informants. In The Course Of The Book He Has Provided Many Examples Of Writing In Gaelic, With English Translations, So That The Reader May Discover At First Hand How Closely Life And Language Are Related For The Highland Settler.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Highland Settler'? A: The book explores the experiences of Gaelic-speaking Highlanders who emigrated from Scotland to North America, particularly focusing on their lives and cultural impact in Nova Scotia.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Highland Settler'? A: The author is Charles W. Dunn, who conducted extensive research and interviews to document the Highland settlers' experiences.
- Q: When was 'Highland Settler' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1953.
- Q: What is the format of 'Highland Settler'? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Highland Settler' have? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: Is 'Highland Settler' a used book? A: Yes, it is categorized as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in 'Highland Settler'? A: The book includes personal accounts, cultural observations, and examples of Gaelic writing with English translations.
- Q: What category does 'Highland Settler' belong to? A: It falls under the 'Travel' category.
- Q: What unique insights does 'Highland Settler' provide? A: It offers insights into how emigration affects folk culture, documented through interviews with descendants of Highland settlers.
- Q: Can I find any Gaelic text in 'Highland Settler'? A: Yes, the book features examples of writing in Gaelic along with their English translations.