•  a new, fully annotated and illustrated edition of Martin Martin’s

“ A Description of the Western Islands of Scotland ”

To mark the 300th anniversary of Martin Martin’s classic work, the most detailed early account of the Hebrides, originally published in 1703, The Islands Book Trust is publishing a new edition containing  

• the scanned images of the first edition text
• extensive notes on items mentioned in the text
• a substantial new introduction to the book
• some 50 illustrations, including reproductions and modern photographs

To order your copy of the new publication, an essential acquisition for all those who wish to increase their understanding of the Hebrides , please print, complete and return the form below.

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‘ Curiosities of Art and Nature’

The new and illustrated edition of Martin Martin’s seminal work.  

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I enclose a cheque for ------- copies of the paperback (£16 each), -------- copies of the hardback (£25 each), plus £6 for package and postage per volume.

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Please send this form with your cheque to The Islands Book Trust, 10 Callicvol, Port of Ness , Isle of Lewis  HS2 0XA