Description: The Guga Hunters by Donald S. Murray Every year, ten men from Ness, at the northern tip of the Isle of Lewis, sail north-east for some forty miles to a remote rock called Sulasgeir. Their mission is to catch and harvest the guga; the almost fully grown gannet chicks nesting on the two hundred foot high cliffs that circle the tiny island. The Guga Hunters tells their story. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Every year, ten men from Ness, at the northern tip of the Isle of Lewis, sail north-east for some forty miles to a remote rock called Sulasgeir. Their mission is to catch and harvest the guga; the almost fully grown gannet chicks nesting on the two hundred foot high cliffs that circle the tiny island, which is barely half a mile long. After spending a fortnight in the arduous conditions that often prevail there, they return home with around two thousand of the birds, pickled and salted and ready for the tables of Nessmen and women both at home and abroad.The Guga Hunters tells the story of the men who voyage to Sulasgeir each year and the district they hail from, bringing out the full colour of their lives, the humour and drama of their exploits. They speak of the laughter that seasons their time together on Sulasgeir, of the risks and dangers they have faced. It also provides a fascinating insight into the social history of Ness, the culture and way-of-life that lies behind the world of the Guga Hunters, the timeless nature of the hunt, and reveals the hunts connections to the traditions of other North Atlantic countries.Told in his districts poetry and prose, English and - occasionally - Gaelic, Donald S. Murray shows how the spirit of a community is preserved in this most unique of exploits. Author Biography Donald S. Murray was born in Ness in the Isle of Lewis. A teacher, author and journalist, his poetry, prose and verse has been shortlisted for both the Saltire Award and Callum Macdonald Memorial Award. Published widely, his work has also appeared in a number of national anthologies and on BBC Radio 4 and Radio Scotland. He lives and works in Shetland. Review A book worthy to take its place as a classic of its kind * New Shetlander *Deeply moving -- Will Self * Daily Telegraph *He writes with an inherent understanding of Highland culture, language and way of life * The Herald *Mesmerising. When I closed this book I was left with the feeling that Donald S. Murray had been paring away layers of centuries of life in Ness for my benefit...Beautifully judged -- Jim Crumley * Scots Magazine *An extremely fine book...wonderful * West Highland Free Press * Details ISBN1839830212 Author Donald S. Murray Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1839830212 ISBN-13 9781839830211 Format Paperback Publication Date 2022-05-05 UK Release Date 2022-05-05 Pages 256 Imprint Origin Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-05-05 NZ Release Date 2022-05-05 Publisher Birlinn General Illustrations 8 Plates, black and white DEWEY 799.2443 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135047648;
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