The Soap Man: Lewis, Harris and Lord Leverhulme: Lord Leverhulme in Lewis and Harris - Hardcover

Hutchinson, Roger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1841581844 ISBN 13: 9781841581842

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

This is the tale of a small civil war in one of the remotest regions of Britain. In 1918, the eminent liberal industrialist Lord Leverhulme bought the largest Hebridean island of Lewis. His intention was to revolutionize the lives and environment of its 30,000 people. But the islanders fought back.

About this title

Review:

"A wonderful book about what happens when righteous ambition meets stubborn culture . . . a morality tale of enduring relevance." -- Scotland on Sunday, December 14, 2003

About the Author:

Roger Hutchinson is an award-winning author and journalist. After working as an editor in London, in 1977 he joined the West Highland Free Press in Skye. Since then he has published thirteen books, including Calum's Road, Polly: The True Story Behind Whisky Galore, a definitive history of the 1966 World Cup, and a life of Aleister Crowley. He is still attached to the WHFP as editor and columnist, and has written for BBC Radio, The Scotsman, the Guardian, The Herald and the Literary Review. He lives on the Hebridean island of Raasay.

About this edition

• Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1841581844
• ISBN 13: 9781841581842
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256