| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 260 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Summary |
Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Orkney, Shetland and, to some extent, the Hebrides, share both a Nordic cultural and linguistic heritage, and the experience of being surrounded by the ever-present North Atlantic Ocean. This has been a constant in the islanders' history, forging their unique way of life, influencing their customs and traditions, and has been instrumental in moulding their identities. This volume is an exploration of a rich, intimate and, at times, terrifying relationship. It is the result of an international conference held in April 2014, when scholars from across the North Atlantic |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Island people -- North Atlantic Region
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Cultural studies.
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History.
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Geography.
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HISTORY -- World.
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Island people
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Manners and customs
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North Atlantic Region -- Social life and customs
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Islands of the Atlantic -- Social life and customs
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Atlantic Ocean -- Islands of the Atlantic
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North Atlantic Region
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Jennings, Andrew, editor
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| ISBN |
9781443892681 |
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1443892688 |
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