SIGNED; Wild Men and Holy Places (1994-1st) St Ninian, Galloway - Daphne Brooke

Wild Men and Holy Places: St Ninian, Whithorn and the Medieval Realm of Galloway (Signed and Inscribed by the Author)\nBrooke, Daphne\n\nPublished by Canongate Press, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1994. First Edition and impression. Signed and inscribed direct to the title page by the author, \""To Chris, with lots of love - Daphne - 30th May 1995\"". Hardcover. Condition: Vg, in unclipped jacket, unevenly faded, a little wear to the edges. Hardcover, slight bumping to the spine ends, else in Very Good condition. pp viii, 216, b&w illustrations, notes, index. \nDrawing upon historical research and recent archaeological discoveries, this book brings to life the events and personalities of the ancient realm of Galloway. This mysterious region of South-West Scotland has for centuries attracted pilgrims to its holy places, especially Whithorn, ever since St Ninian founded Candida Casa in the early-Christian era. Galloway's vicissitudes began in Roman times, when the territory was occupied .