I Never Knew That about the Scottish
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Illustrated throughout with beguiling pen and ink drawings, this entertaining guide unearths the traditions, triumphs and disasters, foibles, quirks, and customs that come together to make the Scottish people so fascinating and uniqueIn this captivating book, bestselling author Christopher Winn turns his attention to the Scottish people, taking us on an eye-opening journey around their homeland, discovering en route the intriguing and surprising ways the places and their history contribute to the Scottish character. From the capital of Edinburghbirthplace of Henry Brougham, the man who made the longest speech ever in the House of Commons, lastingmore thansix hoursto Callander, birthplace of Helen Duncan, the last person in Britain to be imprisoned for witchcraft after correctly divining the sinking of HMS Barham, he accompanies us on a journey uncovering little-known facts and amusing anecdotes from the Scottish Highlands to the bustling inner-city streets of Glasgow. "
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0091926726
ISBN13:9780091926724
Release Date:July 2010
Publisher:Ebury Press
Length:368 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 5.5" x 8.0"
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