Little Book of Scottish Clans
Title | Little Book of Scottish Clans PDF eBook |
Author | Alexander Fulton |
Publisher | Booksales |
Total Pages | 64 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 9780785800828 |
Provides an account of some of the commonest Scottish names; it sheds light on their historical origins, gives indications of their geographical distribution and provides details of prominent family members. Includes clan tartans.
Naughty Little Book of Gaelic
Title | Naughty Little Book of Gaelic PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Newton |
Publisher | Nimbus Publishing (CN) |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2014-03 |
Genre | Scotland |
ISBN | 9781927492734 |
Scottish Highlanders, and their descendants all over the world, are no better and no worse than any other people where "sinful" behaviour is concerned. Standards of morality and social conventions changed dramatically during the 19th century - and most of the people engaged in recording and commenting upon Highland life and tradition were puritanical ministers and priests who left out the racy bits. So, while there are many useful books that provide a wide range of Scottish Gaelic vocabulary to express many aspects of daily life - except, for the most part, the topics covered in this book.
The Little Book of Scottish Rain
Title | The Little Book of Scottish Rain PDF eBook |
Author | Ron Butlin |
Publisher | Birlinn Publishers |
Total Pages | 96 |
Release | 2018-08-02 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781780275574 |
Bleeters come and bleeters go, they never, never stay -if it's not raining nowmore rain is on the way.It's widely reported that Eskimos have over 50 words for snow. Given the equivalent ubiquity of rain in Britain's northern climes, it is not surprising that Scots have coined just as many (and possibly many more) expressions for the many different types of precipitation that fall from our skies.In this book Ron Butlin introduces 50 of the most colourful Scottish words for rain in humorous and memorable verse, imaginatively accompanied with illustrations by Tim Kirby.
The Little Book of Mary Queen of Scots
Title | The Little Book of Mary Queen of Scots PDF eBook |
Author | Mickey Mayhew |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 212 |
Release | 2015-01-05 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 0750963131 |
Mary Queen of Scots is perhaps one of the most controversial and divisive monarchs in regal history. Her story reads like a particularly spicy novel, with murder, kidnap, adultery, assassination and execution. To some she is one of the most wronged women in history, a pawn used and abused by her family in the great monarchical marriage game; to others, a murderous adulteress who committed regicide to marry her lover and then spent years in captivity for the crime, endlessly plotting the demise of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England. This book covers the breathtaking scope of her amazing life and examines the immense cultural legacy she left behind, from the Schiller play of the 1800s to The CW teen drama Reign. Temptress, terrorist, or tragic queen, this book will give you the lowdown on one of history's most misunderstood monarchs.
The Little Book of Aviation
Title | The Little Book of Aviation PDF eBook |
Author | Norman Ferguson |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 121 |
Release | 2013-05-01 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 0752492853 |
The Little Book of Aviation is a collection of facts, figures and interesting stories from the world of flight. Sad, humorous, baffling and astounding stories abound, from the pioneering days of the Wright Brothers to the present day, and covering everything from great milestones, famous names who've served, and the greatest of aircraft icons; phantom pilots and aircraft and a glossary of slang; the origins of plane-spotting and unusual aircraft names; great feats and enduring mysteries; lucky escapes and great aircraft in the movies... the trivia is limitless and will appeal to everyone, whether you want help telling your Spitfire from your Messerschmitt or you know a Spitfire I from a Spitfire II!
The Little Book of Scottish Beasties
Title | The Little Book of Scottish Beasties PDF eBook |
Author | Tim Kirby |
Publisher | Birlinn |
Total Pages | 96 |
Release | 2019-10-10 |
Genre | Humor |
ISBN | 9781780276274 |
Scotland is renowned for the huge range of its wildlife, which comes in all shapes and sizes. In this book Tim Kirby introduces 45 of them, from the iconic red deer and golden eagle to the Highland cow and ubiquitous midge. In addition, he offers his take on animals of myth and legend, such as the world-famous Loch Ness Monster and the mysteriously watery kelpies. And he also includes other creatures which may or may not be classed as animals in the conventional sense - such as the haggis (rarely seen alive but eaten every Burns Night) and even the bagpipe (surely some kind of animal given its appearance and piercing call).
The Little Book of Scotland
Title | The Little Book of Scotland PDF eBook |
Author | Geoff Holder |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 217 |
Release | 2014-02-03 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0750956860 |
The Little Book of Scotland is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Discover the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts. Geoff Holder's latest book contains historic and contemporary trivia including such gems as the real story of William 'Braveheart' Wallace, which king was murdered in a barn, and where the Second World War Commandos were formed. From Sir Walter Scott to Sir Sean Connery and Queen Victoria to Mary Queens of Scots, this is a remarkably engaging little book, essential reading for visitors and Scots alike.