Scotland: 1,000 Things You Need to Know

Scotland: 1,000 Things You Need to Know

by EdwinMoore (Author)

Synopsis

A cornucopia of facts about all things Scottish: from haggis and football, to malt whisky and witchcraft trials, this beautifully presented book is the ideal gift for Scots of all ages.From tartans to Trainspotting, from bagpipes to Billy Connolly, from "The Book of Kells" to the Krankies, "Scotland: 1000 Things You Need To Know" is the essential handbook to all things Scottish. Delving deep into Scotland's rich history and culture, past and present, Edwin Moore has gathered together over a thousand facts about its monarchs, heroes and rogues; battles, scandals and great trials; food and (of course) drink; legends, folklore, and sports - for starters - and presents them here in easily digestible, scone-sized portions.If you ever wondered what a bawbee is, or whether both Barack Obama and John McCain can really be descended from a Scottish Lion, then you'll find the answers here. "Scotland: 1,000 Things You Need To Know" is the perfect present for all lovers of things Scottish.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 272
Edition: Main
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Published: 01 Sep 2008

ISBN 10: 1843548658
ISBN 13: 9781843548652

Author Bio
Edwin Moore was for twenty years a senior editor for the Collins Reference division in Glasgow. He is also the author of two books: Lemmings Don't Leap: 180 Myths, Misconceptions and Urban Legends Exploded (2006) and Brief Encounters: Meetings Between (Mostly) Remarkable People (2007), both published by Chambers Harrap.