{"product_id":"orkney-a-historical-guide-by-caroline-wickham-jones-9781780272641","title":"Orkney: A Historical Guide","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrkney lies only 20 miles north of mainland Scotland, yet for many centuries its culture was more Scandinavian than Scottish. Strong westerly winds account for the scarcity of trees on Orkney and also for the tradition of well-constructed stone structures. As a result, the islands boast a large number of exceptionally well-preserved remains, which help us to form a detailed picture of Orcadian life through the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this updated edition of her best-selling book, \u003cem\u003eOrkney: A Historical Guide\u003c\/em\u003e, Caroline Wickham-Jones, who has worked extensively on Orcadian sites for many years, introduces the history of the islands and provides a detailed survey of the principal places and sites of historic interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849647345900,"sku":"9781780272641","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23512823482821.jpg?v=1759057542","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/orkney-a-historical-guide-by-caroline-wickham-jones-9781780272641","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}