Metagama - A Journey From Lewis to the New World

Based on personal interviews with those who travelled to the New World on the Metagama and other ships, Jim Wilkie sets their story in the context of emigration in Lewis over the centuries, to produce a fascinating insight into one of the central events in the island's history.

About the author

Jim Wilkie was born and educated in Dundee. After an early struggle with the West Highland Free Press and a more protracted skirmish with the music business, he now freelances as a Press and Development person who writes and performs occasionally. He is married with two children.

Summary

Based on personal interviews with those who travelled to the New World on the Metagama and other ships, Jim Wilkie sets their story in the context of emigration in Lewis over the centuries, to produce a fascinating insight into one of the central events in the island’s history.

Product details

• Authors: Jim Wilkie, Wilkie Jim
• Publisher: BIRLINN LIMITED
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2023
• EAN: 9781839830365
• ISBN: 978-1-83983-036-5
• No. of pages: 208
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Canada, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Emigration & Immigration, HISTORY / General, Migration, immigration & emigration, Local History, Migration, immigration and emigration, c 1919 to c 1939 (Inter-war period), c 1918 to c 1939 (Inter-war period), Western Isles, Outer Hebrides