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Canna Schooldays: A Century of Teaching and Learning on the Isle of Canna

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Ever since Canna’s schoolhouse was built in 1878, pupils have walked the rough and sometimes dangerous path to sit within its walls for their school day. In this meticulously-researched account, author and former headteacher in Canna Kate Riley reveals to us a small world where teachers strive to impart knowledge despite scarce resources, rigorous inspections, wild weather and the daily demands of island crofting life.