Summer in Skye Book

In 1864, Alexander Smith, poet and essayist, spent six weeks on the Isle of Skye. These weeks were among the most contented of his life and in this book, his magnificent prose poem, the reader will discover a celebration of the Skye life, scenery, and history that was to bewitch him as he uncovered the subtle and mystical charm of the island. A keen observer of life, the author portrays the islanders, both at work and at play, and the customs that have now died out. His descriptions of the island and its landscape remain among the finest ever written.