Gairloch in North-West Ross-Shire Its Records, Traditions, Inhabitants, and Natural History, with a Guide to Gairloch and Loch Maree, and a Map and Illustrations

CHAPTER VII.--WAYS AND MEANS.

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Sources of livelihood--Industry of women--Dwellings--Byres adjoining--No chimneys--Gradual improvement--Gardens rare--Fevers and consumption--Food--Absence of pigs--Whisky--Illicit distillation--Fuel--Torasgian--Cabar lar--Peat creel--Carts--Sledges before roads were made 132