| Title:
Traditions
of Scotland by Gilbert Summers |
|
Description:Traditions
of Scotland is divided into three parts. Part One looks
at the dramatic history of the land from the early inhabitants,
through the wars of independence to the Scotland of today.
Part Two looks into the history behind some of the images
and symbols of he highlands, the development of the two
languages, Gaelic and Scots and the factors, both social
and economic which shaped Scottish cuisine. There is also
an account of the roles played by some of the popular
heroes and heroines. Part Three looks at the intriguing
superstitions and customs and folklore that are a part
of Scotland’s history. This is a fascination book
to anyone who has an interest with this country.
|
| Author:
Gilbert
Summers is an established writer focusing mainly on Scottish
tourism. He studied at Aberdeen University and has been
a freelance writer for many years. He has been the Scottish
editor for the Fodor’s guide and has contributed to
various newspapers and magazines. His previous books include
‘Exploring Rural Scotland’. He is based in Banffshire
in the north-east of Scotland. |
| Binding:
Hardcover. |
| Date
Published : First
published 1991. |
Edition:
This
edition reprint 1991. |
| Jacket
Condition: Very
good condition with red cover and gold gilt writing on spine
with photographic dust jacket which is also in very good
condition. Has original 1991 price of £9.99. |
| Book
Condition :
Very good condition, containing 160 pages a great many of
which contain colour photographs and illustrations. |
| Publisher:
Martin Books, Cambridge. |
| ISBN:
0-85941-708-5 |
| Size
& Weight: 25.2
cm x 19.5 cm (H x W). 1.5 cm thick. |
