In Scotland people will tell you that they love the summer, it’s one of the best days of the year. It is that wry sense of humour, along with their global reputation as a warm and friendly people, that inspires the stories, anecdotes, and quotes which make up The Wicked Wit of Scotland.
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Rod Green's many publications include books on Special Forces, the Army Air Corps and the building of the RMS Titanic. Recently he has written The Car: The History of the Automobile, as well as co-writing How Britain Worked with the motorcycle racer and TV presenter Guy Martin, the book of the 2012 Channel 4 TV series.
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Da: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. This funny and beautifully observed book pulls together humorous stories, funny quotes, quips and anecdotes about this small but remarkable country.While the Scots are proud of their friendly reputation, loud about their many contributions to the world - such as whisky, penicillin and television - and fiercely protective of Scottish delicacies such as haggis and Irn Bru, they are also celebrated for their famously dry and dark humour.Featuring wit and wisdom from writers such as Armando Iannucci, Compton Mackenzie, Stanley Baxter and Neil Munro, this light-hearted book celebrates Scottish wit at its best while looking at the culture, folklore, politics and sport that make up Scotland. Codice articolo LU-9781789296433
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Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR013601126
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Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Codice articolo GOR015036320
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Da: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Codice articolo 00098375718
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Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This funny and beautifully observed book pulls together humorous stories, funny quotes, quips and anecdotes about this small but remarkable country.While the Scots are proud of their friendly reputation, loud about their many contributions to the world such as whisky, penicillin and television and fiercely protective of Scottish delicacies such as haggis and Irn Bru, they are also celebrated for their famously dry and dark humour.Featuring wit and wisdom from writers such as Armando Iannucci, Compton Mackenzie, Stanley Baxter and Neil Munro, this light-hearted book celebrates Scottish wit at its best while looking at the culture, folklore, politics and sport that make up Scotland. In Scotland people will tell you that they love the summer, its one of the best days of the year. It is that wry sense of humour, along with their global reputation as a warm and friendly people, that inspires the stories, anecdotes, and quotes which make up The Wicked Wit of Scotland. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781789296433
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Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo HU-9781789296433
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Da: Brook Bookstore On Demand, Napoli, NA, Italia
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Da: Postscript Books, Newton Abbot, DEVON, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Rod Green points out that of course Scots have a sense of humour - 'it's free, isn't it?' This and other sardonic quips can be found in his compendium of jokes and anecdotes, alongside urban myths such as the Gorbals Vampire, an A-Z of Scottish inventions including penicillin and the telephone, the rivalry between Glasgow and Edinburgh, and opinions on the treacherous English. Codice articolo 546862
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Da: medimops, Berlin, Germania
Condizione: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Codice articolo M01789296439-G
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Da: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Regno Unito
Condizione: New. Codice articolo 398165992
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