Sula: Seabird Hunters of Lewis [Paperback]

John Beatty (Author, Photographer), Brian Jackman (Introduction)

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Book Description

Publication Date: March 26, 1992

This book tells a story in words and photographs of a secret ritual going back six centuries. Once a year, ten chosen men from the Isle of Lewis spend a fortnight on a rock in the Atlantic. They kill 2000 gannets, pluck and salt them, then stack them in "altars" to await the boat back to Lewis. Here they are met by a throng of islanders eager to receive their annual bird. Although the NCC has set the figure of 2000 birds, this is not a cull. John Beatty is one of the first outsiders in living memory to be allowed on to the island.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } This book tells a story in words and photographs of a secret ritual going back six centuries. Once a year, ten chosen men from the Isle of Lewis spend a fortnight on a rock in the Atlantic. They kill 2000 gannets, pluck and salt them, then stack them in "altars" to await the boat back to Lewis. Here they are met by a throng of islanders eager to receive their annual bird. Although the NCC has set the figure of 2000 birds, this is not a cull. John Beatty is one of the first outsiders in living memory to be allowed on to the island.

Product Details

Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd; 1st Ed. edition (March 26, 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0718136349
ISBN-13: 978-0718136345
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.6 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,992,652 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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