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Author: James Grant
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2012-11-01
Total Pages: 84
ISBN-13: 0486155579
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDIVThe tartans of 72 Highland clans, each presented in a full-page, full-color, large-format illustration. With a new introduction to tartans by noted authority J. Charles Thompson. /div
Author: Ian Grimble
Publisher:
Published: 2018-09
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781842046678
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Alexander Fulton
Publisher: Booksales
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9780785800828
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides an account of some of the commonest Scottish names; it sheds light on their historical origins, gives indications of their geographical distribution and provides details of prominent family members. Includes clan tartans.
Author: Iain Zaczek
Publisher:
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781855856370
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere are almost 200 Scottish clans in all, each with its own set of tartans. This book provides a short history of each clan accompanied by a picture of at least one of its tartans, and includes lists of various clan associations around the world.'
Author: Brian Wilton
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Ranging from Mary Queen of Scots to Alexander McQueen, this is a lively and comprehensive guide to 400 tartans, fully illustrated in color and rich in Scottish history and lore. Internationally popular, and worn by everyone from Madonna to the Royal Family, tartan is the very symbol of Scottishness. In this fascinating book, world expert Brian Wilton traces tartan back to its roots, looking at how and where the various clan tartans began and showing how it has spread across the world. Arranged in geographical sections, the book showcases more than 400 tartans, explaining how they were created, what they signify, and when and by whom they are worn. Alongside the classic Scottish tartans--each depicted in full color--are other examples of tartans from around the world. Accompanying sidebars discuss the wider history and role of tartans, with illustrations that include paintings, engravings, and modern celebrity photos"--Publisher's description.
Author: Robert BAIN
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Published: 1953
Total Pages: 320
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Ann Sutton
Publisher: Arco
Published: 1984
Total Pages: 204
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKShows and identifies the tartans of Scotland, explains how they are woven, and recounts the myths surrounding their origins.
Author: Caroline Young
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Published: 2017-02-02
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780711238220
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTartan and Tweed is a comprehensive look at the chequered history of tartan and tweed from their origins in the Scottish Highlands to their reinvention, growing and continued popularity and use in contemporary fashion design, music, art and film. Both tweed and tartan are fabrics with a strong cultural identity and history. But they have been reinvented to create multiple meanings, particularly when used in street fashions and in haute couture to mimic or parody the aristocracy, and to act as a subversive symbol of rebellion. This lavishly illustrated book focuses on fashion over the last century whilst looking back at the journey these fabrics have made from traditional cloth to stylish fabrics. We follow the early popularity of tartan and tweed including the fabrics' connections from crofters and clans to aristocracy, and look at tweed's dramatic recovery during an economic crisis and its subsequent re-invention as desirable luxury fashion fabric. The book explores the use of tartan and tweed in fashion in the collections of leading designers including Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and Chanel who have used these textiles in a fresh, subversive way, while also paying tribute to their history. Making use of first person sources, historic documents, paintings and fashion photographs, this is a complete overview of tartan and tweed in Scotland and beyond.
Author: Marty Noble
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2014-10-15
Total Pages: 37
ISBN-13: 0486786250
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMore than 30 designs feature a dozen classic tartan patterns as well as original illustrations. Imaginative pictures include plaid butterflies, flowers, socks, ties, and models wearing traditional kilts and shawls.
Author: Diana Gabaldon
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
Published: 2010-12-31
Total Pages: 676
ISBN-13: 0385674708
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNew York Times bestselling author Diana Gabaldon has captured the hearts of millions with her critically acclaimed novels, Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, and Drums of Autumn. From the moment Claire Randall accidentally steps through a magical stone that transports her back in time more than 200 years to 1743, and into the arms of Scottish soldier Jamie Fraser, readers have been enthralled with this epic saga of time travel, adventure, and love everlasting. Now Diana Gabaldon has written the ultimate companion guide to her bestselling series, the book only she could write -- a beautifully illustrated compendium of all things Outlandish. As a special bonus for those who are eagerly awaiting the next appearance of Jamie and Claire, she includes never-before-published excerpts from upcoming works in the series. And there's lots more in this lavish keepsake volume for the many devoted fans who yearn to learn the stories behind the stories: ¸ Full synopses of Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, and Drums of Autumn ¸ A complete listing of the characters in all four novels, including extensively researched family trees and genealogical notes ¸ Professionally cast horoscopes for Jamie and Claire ¸ A comprehensive glossary and pronunciation guide to Gaelic terms and usage ¸ The fully explicated Gabaldon Theory of Time Travel ¸ Frequently asked questions to the author and her (sometimes surprising) answers ¸ An annotated bibliography ¸ Tips, personal stories -- even a recipe or two! ¸ Essays about medicine and magic in the eighteenth century, researching historical fiction, and more
