The Changing Highlands: Clearances and Crofting
Understanding People in the Past
No. of pages 48
Published: 1999
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"The Changing Highlands: Clearances and Crofting" by Iain Johnston explores the transformation of the Scottish Highlands during the tumultuous periods of clearances and the establishment of crofting communities. The book delves into the historical, social, and economic factors that led to the displacement of tenants and the reshaping of the landscape. Through a blend of personal narratives, historical accounts, and analysis, Johnston examines the impact of these changes on the local culture and identity of the Highland people. The story highlights resilience and adaptation as communities navigated the challenges of modernization while striving to preserve their heritage. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Understanding People in the Past .
There are 48 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1999 by Hodder Education .
Iain Johnston is Principal Teacher of Social Subjects at Plockton High School. He is currently Convenor of the History National Assessment Panel (2009-10) and an Advanced Higher History Marker & Vetter for the SQA.
This book has the following chapters: Evidence from around the world; upheaval in the countryside; change in the highlands; changing chiefs; the coming of the crofter; Clearances - the trial of Patrick Sellar; Clearances - a Laird's view; the crofter's case; a life on the coast; famine; new owners, new visitors - new (Highland) Scottish identity; changing culture; the crofter's war; enquiry and reform; leaving for the forces; leaving for the city; emigrating; a new life; the struggle to survive - crofting after the 1880s; crofting today; a heritage?; suggested further reading.
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