Scotland: 1000 Things You Need to Know

by EdwinMoore (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2010

  $3.40

  As the proud possessors of a fiercely independent creative heritage, the Scots were a race apart even before Hadrian built the wall. Scotland has produced an indomitable bunch of fighters, builders, thinkers and drinkers, poets, players and pedagogues that have shaped the course of modern history. Scotland: 1,000 Things You Need To Know is the real McCoy, a comprehensive guide to Caledonia and its remarkable people.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2008

  $4.39

  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.