Scottish Quotations
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Scottish Quotations
Scottish Quotations
The Scots have always had a reputation for clarity of thought and also for the vigour with which it is put into words. This collection spans the entire gamut of a nation's recorded thought and experience from Roman Scotland to the present day.It reveals the spirit of Scotland in a truly unique way.
The Scots have always had a reputation for clarity of thought and also for the vigour with which it is put into words.
This collection spans the entire gamut of a nation's recorded thought and experience from Roman Scotland to the present day. It covers a vast range of subject matter and demonstrates a remarkable variety of moods and tones, from the literary to the colloquial and bawdy.
Packed with sharp observation and humour, it sounds other notes too. Meditative, triumphant, tragic, accusing, tender, and often hilarious, it reveals the spirit of Scotland in a truly unique way.
Scottish Quotations by David Ross showcases this exceptional tapestry of Scottish expression, inviting readers to explore the rich cultural heritage of Scotland through its words.
Series: Traditional Scotland
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781780278483
Publisher: Birlinn General
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 May 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Birlinn Ltd
Edition: New Edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 111.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 111g
Pages: 160
About the Author
David Ross has written numerous books on aspects of Scottish history and culture, some serious and some less so. His most recent is The Killing Time, a study of Scotland between the Covenant of 1638 and the Union of 1707. Scottish humour is a particular interest, and he is compiler and editor of the best-selling Awa' an' Bile Yer Heid, an anthology of choice Scottish insults. He is currently working on anthology of Scottish humour from its earliest appearances to the present day.
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