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In 1697 Martin Martin, a Gaelic-speaking scholar from Skye, travelled to St. Kilda to study the island's flora and fauna and to learn about the now extinct great auk. Much of the information that he gathered during this expedition was relayed to him by the islanders. Naturalists from Martin down to Robert Atkinson in 1938, not only witnessed the people's way of life but also the wildlife around them, both priceless assets that have recently won for St. Kilda dual World Heritage Site status. Using a huge range of published sources as well as diaries and other personal information, John Love goes even further to explore of the St. Kilda archipelago. "A Natural History of St. Kilda" produces a synthesis of what these naturalists and scientists experienced and gives evidence that shows just how important the native flora and fauna were to the survival of the islanders. The result is a fascinating and insightful account of the islands which will appeal to both naturalists and those who are fascinated by the place, by its human history and by islands in general.
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John A. Love was born and brought up in Inverness. He studied at Aberdeen University for ah Honours degree in Zoology, followed by three years postgraduate research before going to live on the Isle of Rum National Nature Reserve in 1975 before taking up a position with Scottish Natural Heritage as Area Officer for Uist, Barra and St Kilda. He lives on South Uist and retired in 2006 to concentrate on writing, drawing and lecturing. He has written a number of books including Rum: A Landscape without Figures, also published by Birlinn.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Many scores of books about St Kilda have been published since Martin Martin's which appeared in the 1690s. Each one adds a little to our understanding of the community's origins, language, livelihood and continuous struggle to survive. All fascinating stuff! As a World Heritage Site, St Kilda's fame has steadily grown and is now of interest to hundreds of thousands worldwide. This latest book, describing the non-human population of the archepelago, is authoritatively written and beautifully illustrated. It adds enormously to our understanding of the way in which natural history is interwoven with the lifestyle and culture of the people. Highly commended.
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As ever, John Love's writing is informative and explicit in detail. St. Kilda has never been thrown open so much by any publication. Full of historical information and keen observation by John, this a must read for anyone interested in any aspect of the Island whether it be in a historical or conservation context.
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