Whisky Legends of Islay by Robin Laing sampler
This witty and diverting book, from musician and whisky expert Robin Laing, captivates the reader with folklore and history reflecting aspects of Islay life, all relating back to whisky. Simultaneously entertaining, comforting and informative, Laing uses narrative and lyric to examine the relationship between the islanders of Islay and whisky. When grouped together as a whole, the various anecdotes, poems and songs beautifully illustrate the importance that whisky plays in the lives of the people of Islay, but also of how it has shaped their history.
This witty and diverting book, from musician and whisky expert Robin Laing, captivates the reader with folklore and history reflecting aspects of Islay life, all relating back to whisky.
Simultaneously entertaining, comforting and informative, Laing uses narrative and lyric to examine the relationship between the islanders of Islay and whisky. When grouped together as a whole, the various anecdotes, poems and songs beautifully illustrate the importance that whisky plays in the lives of the people of Islay, but also of how it has shaped their history.
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First published 2009<br />
Reprinted 2010<br />
Reprinted with minor changes 2012<br />
Reprinted 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023<br />
isbn: 978-1-906817-11-4<br />
The author’s right to be identified as author <strong>of</strong> this book under<br />
the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 has been asserted.<br />
The paper used in this book is recyclable. It is made from<br />
low chlorine pulps produced in a low energy, low emissions<br />
manner from renewable forests.<br />
Printed and bound <strong>by</strong> Robertson Printers, Forfar<br />
Typeset in 10.5 point Mrs Eaves <strong>by</strong> 3btype.com<br />
Map <strong>by</strong> Jim Lewis<br />
Illustrations <strong>by</strong> Bob Dewar<br />
© <strong>Robin</strong> <strong>Laing</strong> 2009
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