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Scottish Miscellany: Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Scotland the Brave
Contributor(s): Green, Jonathan (Author)
ISBN: 1628737190     ISBN-13: 9781628737196
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
OUR PRICE:   $11.66  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: July 2014
Qty:
Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | Europe - Great Britain - Scotland
- History | Europe - Medieval
Dewey: 941.1
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.4" W x 8.2" (0.97 lbs) 192 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - British Isles
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
Revel in the fun and fascinating explanations behind Scottish traditions and folklore--from William Wallace, Rob Roy, and MacBeth to golf, kilts, and haggis.

Here are the answers to questions you've always had--or never knew you had--and more as he covers all aspects of Scotland. From Scottish culture to the ancient history of the country to modern pastimes, this book has all that and more. Learn...

  • Why the thistle is the floral emblem of Scotland,
  • How Scotch whisky is made,
  • Why the Scots celebrate Hogmanay
  • How to play the bagpipes
  • If there is really a monster living in Loch Ness
  • What is Gaelic
  • What is the Stone of Destiny
  • And much more.

This delightful book is the perfect gift for anyone planning a visit to Scotland, with an interest in Scottish history, or a drop of Scottish blood. With 50 color illustrations.