This author crafts narratives that explore the intricacies of human experience. Through a distinctive prose style, they delve into universal themes, inviting readers to contemplate profound questions about life and identity. Their literary contributions offer a unique perspective, marked by a commitment to artistic expression.
When Scotland's 1846 potato crop was wiped out by blight, the country was plunged into crisis. The dramatic events that followed have long been ignored or forgotten. Now, in James Hunter, they have their historian. The story he tells is, by turns, moving, anger-making and inspiring.
He is White Bird's close relative and aims to tell the story of the Nez Perce War from the Nez Perce point of view. Descended from chiefs of the Nez Perce and from chiefs of Scotland's most formidable clan, Duncan's family - first as Highlanders, then as Native Americans - have twice been victims of massacre and dispossession.
Written by award-winning Scottish historian James Hunter, this groundbreaking and definitive account reveals how the Highlands and Islands of Scotland have evolved from a centre of European significance to a Scottish outpost. It is also a major contribution to present-day debate about how Scotland, and Britain, should be organised.
In this book James Hunter tells the story of the Sutherland Clearances. His researches took him to archives in Scotland, England and Canada, to the now deserted straths of Sutherland, to the frozen shores of Hudson Bay. The result is a gripping, moving, definitive account of a people's struggle for survival in the face of tragedy and disaster.
New edition of this classic and pioneering account of what happened to the thousands of people who left Skye and the wider north of Scotland to make new lives across the sea. This is the story of the Highland impact on the New World.
One of a series, first published as Little Sister, featuring the battles between two sisters. It's a testing time for Stacy and her friends Cindy, Fern and Pippa, trying to sort out who knows whom the best as they get in training for the television show My Best Friend.
The story centers on Michael, who grapples with the emotional turmoil following a tragic accident involving his girlfriend, Beverley. As he waits for news of her recovery, he reflects on their relationship, cherishing memories while confronting his fears of loss. The narrative delves into themes of love, hope, and the haunting impact of trauma, capturing the raw emotions of youth in a poignant and relatable manner. Critics have praised it for its authenticity and emotional depth, marking it as a standout in contemporary teen literature.
A thrilling account of a near suicidal attack on the mighty Scharnhorst and other flying experiences.
This book is based on the premise that in order to conduct a meaningful dialogue with others, it is necessary to have a meaningful dialogue with one's self. Writing or drawing is an important form of self-expression which is dealt with in considerable detail by the author who is both the chair of a college English Department and a therapist.
A vital text for anyone studying the history of the Highland communities