{"title":"Roger Hutchinson","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating works of \u003cem\u003eRoger Hutchinson\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated author known for his captivating explorations of history and human endurance. Hutchinson's books delve into the intriguing tales behind societal transformations and the resilience of communities, making them a significant addition to any historical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cstrong\u003ePolly\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compelling narrative that unfolds the extraordinary story of the Titanic's lesser-known sister ship, revealing historical insights with a unique perspective. Another standout is \u003cstrong\u003eSt Kilda\u003c\/strong\u003e, which details the rich and dramatic history of this remote archipelago on the edge of the Scottish archipelago. The book wonderfully captures the spirit and struggles of St Kilda's inhabitants before their remarkable evacuation in the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoger Hutchinson's contributions to the \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e genre provide readers with profound and thought-provoking insights into historical events and the fortitude of those who lived through them. His storytelling not only educates but also inspires, making his books a must-read for history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"polly-by-roger-hutchinson-9781780278506","title":"Polly","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly on a wartime winter's morning in 1941, the 8,000-ton cargo ship SS Politician ran aground in the beautiful but treacherous seas of Scotland's Outer Hebrides. Among its cargo were 260,000 bottles of whisky destined for the American market—a godsend to the local Eriskay islanders whose home-grown supply had dried up due to wartime rationing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNews quickly spread, and boats came from as far as Lewis. Before local excise officer Charles McColl could intervene, more than 24,000 bottles had been 'rescued'. Villages were raided as bottles of whisky were hidden in the most ingenious ways—or simply drunk to get rid of the evidence. Meanwhile, official salvage operations foundered, and in order to prevent what the islanders themselves regarded as legitimate salvage, the hull of the Politician was dynamited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story is well-known through Compton Mackenzie's bestselling book \u003cem\u003eWhisky Galore\u003c\/em\u003e and the famous 1949 Ealing comedy of the same name. In \u003cem\u003ePolly\u003c\/em\u003e, acclaimed journalist and Hebridean expert Roger Hutchinson tells the true story of one of the most bizarre events ever to have happened in Scottish waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A delightful dram of a book' - Daily Mail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Fascinating' - Sunday Post\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Riveting . . . a legendary tale, full of humour' - West Highland Free Press\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849903427820,"sku":"9781780278506","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23571473482821.jpg?v=1759060997"},{"product_id":"st-kilda-by-roger-hutchinson-9781780272931","title":"St Kilda","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSt Kilda\u003c\/em\u003e is the most romantic and most romanticised group of islands in Europe. Soaring out of the North Atlantic Ocean like Atlantis come back to life, the islands have captured the imagination of the outside world for hundreds of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir inhabitants, Scottish Gaels who lived off the land, the sea and by birdcatching on high and precipitous cliffs, were long considered to be the Noble Savages of the British Isles, living in a state of natural grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSt Kilda: A People's History\u003c\/em\u003e explores and portrays the life of the St Kildans from the Stone Age to 1930, when the remaining 36 islanders were evacuated to the Scottish mainland. Bestselling author Roger Hutchinson digs deep into the archives to paint a vivid picture of the life and death, work and play of a small, proud and self-sufficient people in the first modern book to chart the history of the most remote islands in Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849974239468,"sku":"9781780272931","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23515723482821.jpg?v=1759070127"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/roger-hutchinson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}