South Uist
Subtitle: archaeology and history of a Hebridean island
By: Mike Parker Pearson, Niall Sharples and Jim Symonds ; with contributions by Jacqui Mulville ... [et al.].
Contributors: Sharples, Niall M.; Symonds, James.
Publisher: Tempus
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Stroud
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780752429052
Subjects: Excavations (Archaeology) -- Scotland -- South Uist; Excavations (Archaeology) -- Scotland -- Western Isles; South Uist (Scotland) -- History; Western Isles (Scotland) -- History
Description: "This is an in-depth account of the lives of the people of South Uist and the Western Isles (Outer Hebrides) over more than 6,000 years, as revealed by dramatic discoveries of Bronze Age mummification, Iron Age domestic rituals, Pictish death rites and Viking longhouses. Archaeological research, carried out by university teams from Britain and North America over the last 16 years, has transformed our knowledge of ancient island life and our broader understanding of island archaeology." "With illustrations throughout, this book, which presents findings of international significance, will appeal to non-specialists as well as to those interested in archaeology, history, folklore, environment and wildlife."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-220) and index.