Scottish Miscellany: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Scotland the Brave
Jonathan Green
Did ye ken? A treasury of Scottish trivia, history, culture, and curiosities, with color photos included.
What does an Egyptian princess have to do with the birth of Scotland? How is Scotch whisky made? What is the Stone of Destiny? Who was the real Macbeth? What is Hogmanay, and what does "auld lang syne" actually mean?
These questions and many more are addressed in Scottish Miscellany, filled with facts, figures, fun, and fascinating explanations of Scottish phenomena. From culture, traditions, and folklore to ancient history to modern pastimes, covering everything from haggis to the highlands, this delightful book is an ideal read for anyone living in Scotland, planning a visit to Scotland, interested in Scotland, or carrying a drop of Scottish blood.
What does an Egyptian princess have to do with the birth of Scotland? How is Scotch whisky made? What is the Stone of Destiny? Who was the real Macbeth? What is Hogmanay, and what does "auld lang syne" actually mean?
These questions and many more are addressed in Scottish Miscellany, filled with facts, figures, fun, and fascinating explanations of Scottish phenomena. From culture, traditions, and folklore to ancient history to modern pastimes, covering everything from haggis to the highlands, this delightful book is an ideal read for anyone living in Scotland, planning a visit to Scotland, interested in Scotland, or carrying a drop of Scottish blood.
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Jahr:
2010
Verlag:
Skyhorse Publishing
Sprache:
english
Seiten:
192
ISBN 10:
1628737190
ISBN 13:
9781628737196
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EPUB, 18.86 MB
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english, 2010
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