Rock-Bound: A Story of the Shetland Isles

By Jessie Margaret Edmondston Saxby

Book Overview

Rock-Bound is a classic work of Shetland literature, telling the story of a young girl's growing up on the rugged and isolated islands off the coast of Scotland. The book vividly portrays the islanders' harsh way of life and their struggles to survive in the face of poverty and isolation, while also celebrating the natural beauty and resilience of the Shetland landscape. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature, island culture, or the natural world.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021195332
• ISBN13: 9781021195333
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"