Shetland History Books

  • Cover scan of The Early English Settlement Of Orkney And Shetland
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    The Early English Settlement Of Orkney And Shetland - Graeme Davis - Paperback
    The author counters popular historical belief by proposing that there was a Saxon settlement in both Orkney and Shetland from the fourth century AD. He challenges some of the longest-held beliefs about the settlement of Orkney and Shetland and casts a new light on the origins and history of the first island settlers.
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    The Isle Of Foula: A Series Of Articles On Britain's Loneliest Inhabited Isle - Ian B. Stoughton Holbourn - Paperback
    This is an account of the beautiful island of Foula off Shetland. It offers a glimpse into the range of interests of the author and the enduring fascination of this remote island.
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    A Naturalist's Shetland - J. Laughton Johnston - Hardback
    One of Britain's natural treasures, the Shetland Islands are spectacular with their varied geology, wonderful landscape and special flora and fauna. This book describes all the wildlife of Shetland and is illustrated with photographs and sketches.
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    The North Boats: The Story Of The North Of Scotland, Orkney & Shetland Shipping Company - Alastair W. McRobb - Paperback
    This text traces the history of the North of Scotland, Orkney and Shetland Shipping Company. The development of the company is covered, with photographys of many of its ships, and details of its routes, both past and present.
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    Pictish And Viking-Age Carvings From Shetland - Ian G. Scott - Paperback
    This is a collection of the remaining carvings from Shetland from Pictish and Viking times. The carvings include Pictish symbol stones, grave-markers, elaborate cross-slabs, shrine parts and a series of decorated stone discs.
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    The Shetland Isles - Liv Kjrsvik Schei - Hardback
    Shetland is a lively place with a distinctive culture. Illustrated by Gunnie Moberg's photography, this book explores the history, folklore and landscape of the islands of Shetland and also focuses on many of the characters who have peopled the islands.
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    St Ninian's Isle Treasure - D. V. Clarke - Paperback
    Treasure was discovered in July 1958 during excavations in the nave of the medieval church on St Ninian's Isle, Shetland. This booklet has been produced by National Museums Scotland, working with the Shetland Amenities Trust, to mark the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the discovery.
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    We Die Alone - David Howarth - Paperback
    A unit of Norwegian commandos entered Norway in 1943 to support the resistance against the Germans. They were betrayed and only Jan Baalsrud survived. His astonishing survival tale is told by spymaster David Howarth in this illustrated volume.
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