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The Last Child on St Kilda

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Norman John Gillies was one of the last children ever born on St Kilda, five years before the whole population was evacuated forever to the British mainland. People had lived on these islands for over four thousand years, developing a thriving, tightly-knit society that knew nothing of crime or money, and took care of its weakest members without hesitation. At the mercy of the seasons and the elements, a unique lifestyle evolved, based around resilience, mutual trust and caring. What was it like to grow up in such harsh conditions? Why and how did this ancient way of life suddenly cease in 1930? Where did the islanders go, and what became of them? And what became of Norman John, child of St Kilda?
* Beautifully illustrated by Beth Waters, using a distinctive monoprint technique. * Learn about how a resilient and resourceful community survived on the limited natural resources available to them. * The book is based on the memories of a real St Kildan and could be used to introduce children to the ways in which we preserve history and culture. (Through biographies, maintenance of heritage sites, and passing on childhood memories.)


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