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William P. L. Thomson

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Bildnachweis: William P.L. Thomson, author of The New History of Orkney and The Little General and the Rousay Crofters

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I decided to buy this book as I am going through the report from the Napier Commission, and the acrimonious proceedings at Kirkwall referring to the altercations between General Burroughs and the crofters of the island of Rousay that was in his possession in the latter half of the 19th century.

The first half of the book is perhaps not quite so interesting if you are (like me) purely interested in the land ownership issue. It is relevant though to construct an image in your mind of the character of General Burroughs.

The second half relates the events leading up to the visit by the Napier Commission, and the aftermath. The book gives a fair account, not unduly biased either way, of the unfortunate circumstances that gave rise to such strained relationships.
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