The Drowned and the Saved. When War Came to the Hebrides, Reissue, Paperback/Les Wilson

Based on the harrowing personal recollection of survivors and rescuers, newspaper reports and original research, Les Wilson tells the story of two terrible maritime disasters in Islay's memory, paying tribute to the astonishing bravery of the islanders, who risked their lives pulling men from the sea, caring for survivors and burying the dead. Publisher: Birlinn General Author(s): Les Wilson Illustration(s): 8pp b/w plates Number of pages: 256 Publication date: 2024 Dimensions: 129 x 199 x 22 Cover type: Paperback / softback