"Conquering the Highlands: History of the Afforestation of the Scottish Uplands"
Jan Oosthoek explores the fascinating history of the afforestation of the Scottish uplands over the course of the twentieth century.
Jan Oosthoek explores the fascinating history of the afforestation of the Scottish uplands over the course of the twentieth century.
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