A Kist of Emigrants - Book Launch
In February 2008 the Shetland Hamefarin 2010 Committee commissioned Mr J Laughton Johnston to write a book on Shetland emigration. After two years corresponding with Shetlanders and their descendants, all over the world, Laughton has now collated a collection of more than 100 stories with almost every story being accompanied by photographs, letters and poems.
Mr J Laughton Johnston and The Shetland Times Ltd invites you to the launch of A Kist of Emigrants on Monday 14 June at 7.30pm.
There will also be an opportunity to meet the author and have copies of the book signed at The Shetland Times Bookshop on Saturday 19 June from 12noon until 2.00pm.
The book is now available to order pre-launch. All copies ordered online before the launch date will be signed by the author and will be dispatched on the day of launch. Click here for further details.
Sketch of the Isle of Pines in 1841 by the hand of Captain Andrew Cheyne, Tangwick
| Venue | Clickimin Leisure Complex, Lochside, Lerwick |
| Date(s) | Monday 14th June |
| Time(s) | 7.30pm (doors 7.00pm) |
| Cost | This is a free event and no advance booking is required. |
