The Deemster Collected Works through a different publisher, he would have to pay £350 to Chatto & Windus for the rights to "The Deemster". The novel is set in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Thorkell Mylrea buys himself into becoming a Deemster (or judge) on the Isle of Man. He then uses his influence to have his brother, Gilcrist, appointed Bishop, but Gilcrist disappoints him in being good, pious and beyond bribery. In contrast to their father, the Deemster's children, Ewan and Mona, grow up to become a conscientious and diligent priest and a caring and good woman. In contrast,
Mining archaeology in the British Isles image of landscape per eras. Finally documents and inscriptions as well offer valuable help for the historical periods. Mining archaeology in the British Isles Mining archaeology is a specific field well-developed in the British Isles during recent decades. A reason of ongoing interest in this field is the particular bond between regional history and the exploitation of metals. References to mines in the area exist in Strabo's works. However the first accomplished study on the topic was attempted by Oliver Davies in 1935. Other momentous researches were that of geologist John S. Jackson about mines in Ireland and Lewis, Jones