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The Lore of Scotland: A Guide to Scottish Legends
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- 9780099547167
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Random House
ISBN-10
0099547163
ISBN-13
9780099547167
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99597773
Product Key Features
Book Title
Lore of Scotland : a Guide to Scottish Legends
Number of Pages
576 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Folklore & Mythology, Customs & Traditions
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.7 in
Item Weight
14.9 Oz
Item Length
5.1 in
Item Width
7.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"Within a few minutes of this book arriving, I had put bookmarks in five places and was roaring through the index. A lovely compilation. It's the real macabre." - Terry Pratchett "An enthralling treasure chest of Scottish myths and legends... with this incredible collection, Westwood and Kingshill have ensured that... the stories of the past have now been preserved for future generations." - Daily Record "This is a well researched book exploring the righ folklore of Scotland... the breadth and range of this book is wide... Amusing and erudite, it's also an excellent guide to local variations in Scottish culture." - Sunday Telegraph From the Trade Paperback edition., Within a few minutes of this book arriving, I had put bookmarks in five places and was roaring through the index. A lovely compilation. It's the real macabre
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Scotland's rich past and varied landscape have inspired an extraordinary array of legends and beliefs, and in The Lore of Scotland Jennifer Westwood and Sophia Kingshill bring together many of the finest and most intriguing- stories of heroes and bloody feuds, tales of giants, fairies, and witches, and accounts of local customs and traditions. Their range extends right across the country, from the Borders with their haunting ballads, via Glasgow, site of St Mungo's miracles, to the fateful battlefield of Culloden, and finally to the Shetlands, home of the seal-people. More than simply retelling these stories, The Lore of Scotland explores their origins, showing how and when they arose and investigating what basis - if any - they have in historical fact. In the process, it uncovers the events that inspired Shakespeare's Macbeth, probes the claim that Mary King's Close is the most haunted street in Edinburgh, and examines the surprising truth behind the fame of the MacCrimmons, Skye's unsurpassed bagpipers. Moreover, it reveals how generations of Picts, Vikings, Celtic saints and Presbyterian reformers shaped the myriad tales that still circulate, and, from across the country, it gathers together legends of such renowned figures as Sir William Wallace, St Columba, and the great warrior Fingal. The result is a thrilling journey through Scotland's legendary past and an endlessly fascinating account of the traditions and beliefs that play such an important role in its heritage., "Within a few minutes of this book arriving, I had put bookmarks in five places and was roaring through the index. A lovely compilation. It's the real macabre." --Terry Pratchett Scotland's rich past and varied landscape have inspired an extraordinary array of legends and beliefs, and many of the most intriguing are collected here: stories of heroes and bloody feuds; giants, fairies, and witches; and accounts of local customs and traditions. Their range extends across the country, from the Borders with their haunting ballads, via Glasgow, site of St. Mungo's miracles, to the fateful battlefield of Culloden, and finally to the Shetlands, home of the seal-people. More than simply retelling these stories, this collection explores their origins, showing how and when they arose and investigating what basis they have in historical fact. It uncovers the events that inspired Macbeth , probes the claim that Mary King's Close is the most haunted street in Edinburgh, and examines the surprising truth behind the fame of the MacCrimmons, Skye's unsurpassed bagpipers. Moreover, it reveals how generations of Picts, Vikings, Celtic saints, and Presbyterian reformers shaped the myriad tales that still circulate. The result is a thrilling journey through Scotland's legendary past and an endlessly fascinating account of the traditions and beliefs that play such an important role in its heritage.
LC Classification Number
GR144
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- 2***2 (1)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe item was Exactly as described. The movie is a classic and I haven’t opened it yet as I’m waiting for movie night but it’s brand new in the seal still. The shipping was very Quick. They have an excellent customer service support that answered all my questions. The sticker price it would have sold for at the store was much less than I paid but it was fairly priced compared to the other listings. Over all I’m a satisfied customer and i wouldn’t hesitate to purchase from this buyer.
- r***7 (9368)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent customer service. There were problems with delivery that had NOTHING to do with the seller, who shipped it out quickly. Once I reached out to the seller to inquire about the issue, they responded quickly and offered a solution. Once I received the item, it was exactly as described. Very happy with my purchase and EXTREMELY happy with this seller. 5 Stars across the board! I will be back, Thank you! A+++++Living Hope (#387769777534)
- i***o (13)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem was described well and packaged nice. I purchase from Goodwill whenever possible. Better than average ship time also. It was here 4 days after purchase. Good ebay seller!CSI: NY - The Final Season (#387769779019)