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Historical Description Of The Zetland Islands: In The Year 1733 (1879)

Historical Description Of The Zetland Islands: In The Year 1733 (1879)

Gifford, Thomas

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ISBN10: 1166439917
ISBN13: 9781166439910
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Historical Description of the Zetland Islands: In the Year 1733 is a book written by Thomas Gifford and published in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Zetland Islands, located in the North Sea, during the year 1733. The author describes the geography, climate, and natural resources of the islands, as well as the customs, traditions, and way of life of the local population.Gifford's book is based on a manuscript written by a traveler who visited the Zetland Islands in 1733. The manuscript was discovered by Gifford in the archives of the British Museum, and he decided to publish it to provide a fascinating insight into the history and culture of the islands.The book covers a range of topics, including the economy of the islands, the fishing industry, agriculture, and the social and political structure of the community. Gifford also provides details of the language spoken on the islands, which is a unique blend of Norse and Scottish Gaelic.Overall, Historical Description of the Zetland Islands: In the Year 1733 is a fascinating and insightful account of a remote and little-known part of the world. The book is a valuable resource for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the history and culture of the Zetland Islands.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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