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Scotland : An Intimate Portrait
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Scotland : An Intimate Portrait Paperback - 1990

by MacGregor, Geddes

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Here is the ideal introduction to Scotland for everyone. In this informative and amusing portrait, Professor MacGregor recounts the history and origins of golf, kilts, bagpipes, and other distinctly Scottish associations, revealing a Scotland lesser known--the rugged and romantic land that retains much of its own ancient tradition and culture.

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  • Title Scotland : An Intimate Portrait
  • Author MacGregor, Geddes
  • Binding Paperback
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 288
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher HarperCollins Publishers, Boston
  • Date 1990-09-19
  • Features Index, Maps
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 3251563-6
  • ISBN 9780395562369 / 0395562368
  • Weight 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.22 x 5.5 x 0.87 in (20.88 x 13.97 x 2.21 cm)
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: British
  • Library of Congress subjects Scotland - Civilization
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 90038251
  • Dewey Decimal Code 941.1

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Summary

Informative and amusing, MacGregor's book recounts the history and origins of golf, kilts, bagpipes, and other distinct parts of Scottish culture. MacGregor captures the essence of Scottish life, religion, dress, literature, and history.

First line

SCOTLAND has, in an eminent degree, a haunting character.