77 books
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7 voters
1936
“
A man convinced against his will
Is of the same opinion still
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― How to Win Friends & Influence People
― How to Win Friends & Influence People
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Foula was chosen in 1936 as the scene for Michael Powell's film The Edge of the World, which depicts the tragedy of such islands with their dwindling populations. Much amusement was caused when mainland newspapers showed banner headlines describing the 'desperate plight' of the cast, cut off by storm for three weeks on the island. To the inhabitants this was a very normal occurance.
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― Peak Beyond Peak: The Unpublished Scottish Journeys of Isobel Wylie Hutchison
― Peak Beyond Peak: The Unpublished Scottish Journeys of Isobel Wylie Hutchison
