The Coffin Roads Journeys to the West

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Synopsis

'Coffin roads' along which bodies were carried for burial are a marked feature of the landscape of the Scottish Highlands and islands – many are now popular walking and cycling routes. This book journeys along eight coffin roads to discover and explore the distinctive traditions, beliefs and practices around dying, death and mourning in the communities which created and used them.The result is a fascinating snapshot into place and culture. After more than a century when death was very much a taboo subject, this book argues that aspects of the distinctive West Highland and Hebridean way of death and approach to dying and mourning may have something helpful and important to offer to us today.

Book details

Author:
Ian Bradley
ISBN:
9781788855082
Related ISBNs:
9781780277790
Publisher:
Birlinn
Pages:
192
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2023-10-12
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2022
Copyright by:
Ian Bradley 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Reference, Social Studies, Travel