I Never Knew That About the Scottish [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Winn, Christopher

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ISBN 10: 009196024X ISBN 13: 9780091960247

Casa editrice: Ebury Press, 2015

Riassunto

In 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. As he travels through Scotland's Highlands and cities he unearths the traditions, triumphs and disasters, foibles, quirks and customs that come together to make up the Scottish people.

From the Scottish capital Edinburgh, birthplace of Henry Brougham who made the longest ever speech in the House of Commons, lasting over six hours, to Callander, birthplace of Helen Duncan, the last person in Britain to be imprisoned for witchcraft after correctly diving the sinking of HMS Hood, he accompanies us on a journey uncovering little-known facts, trivia and amusing anecdotes. Illustrated throughout with beguiling pen and ink drawings I Never Knew That About the Scottish is guaranteed to have you exclaiming: 'I never knew that!'

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Recensione:

"[A] fascinating look at the heritage of a small country with a big, big history" (Daily Record)

Descrizione del libro:

Enthralling and entertaining miscellany of interesting facts and surprising stories about the Scottish

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Ebury Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 009196024X
• ISBN 13: 9780091960247
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 368