Publisher's Synopsis
""Shetland and the Shetlanders: Or The Northern Circuit"" is a historical travelogue written by Catherine Sinclair in 1840. The book provides a detailed account of her journey through the Shetland Islands, located in the northernmost part of Scotland. Sinclair describes the geography, culture, and daily life of the Shetlanders, including their customs, traditions, and language. She also discusses the history of the islands, their Norse heritage, and the impact of Scottish rule. The book is a fascinating insight into a remote and unique part of the world, and provides a valuable record of the Shetland Islands in the mid-19th century.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.