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The Grip of the Islands

Gillett, Mary compiles

Sub-titled 'A Booklet of Quotations, Recipes, Hints and Sketches by Those who Know and Love the Isles of Scilly'; collated from locals' recipes and reminiscences as well as literary sources; illustrated.

Publisher:  [1965]
Edition: First Edition
Place Published: Hugh Town, St. Mary's
Pictorial wrappers, stapled. Very good.


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