The tales and stories of John MacPherson of Barra, The Coddy, are included in this text for students of folklore, those interested in the tales, traditions and history of the west, or anyone who likes a good story. This was the inspiration for Compton Mackenzie's Whisky Galore.
The tales and stories of John MacPherson - The Coddy - were an instant success on their 1st publication, and they have been in demand ever since. A renowned character, he was the inspiration for Whisky Galore.
'Funny, charming and a real little treasure of a book . . . It'll send a fascinated shiver through your body as you wonder whether the stories are fact or fiction'
* Highland News Group *'A wonderful collection'
* Facts & Fiction Storytelling Magazine *John Lorne Campbell, who introduces this edition was the author of numerous books and articles, including Canna: the Story of a Hebridean Island, the island that was his home from 1938 to his death in 1996. He was instrumental in ensuring that the island passed into the care of the National Trust for Scotland in order that its natural and cultural heritage be protected. He was honoured with numerous awards during his life, including honorary degrees from the Universities of Glasgow and Oxford, fellowship of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and in 1990 an OBE.