Leaving Songs Hebrides class and gender to become

class and gender to become their champion and inspiration

danger and betrayal is brought to life

This is the story of Tony and Chief’s epic journey

home and belonging

Leaving Songs Hebrides class and gender to becomeThis gem of a book contains a unique collection of poems, songs, and prose by award winning author Donald S. Murray on the theme of emigration. Its inspiration was the departure of the 'Metagama' and 'Marloch', which left the Outer Hebrides for North America a century ago, carrying hundreds of islanders to new life across the Atlantic. What were their thoughts as they waved goodbye to their family, friends, and homeland, and the emotions of those they