Place Names, Highlands & Islands of Scotland
Author: Alexander Macbain
Publisher: Рипол Классик
Published: 1922
Total Pages: 422
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Author: Alexander Macbain
Publisher: Рипол Классик
Published: 1922
Total Pages: 422
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Alex. Macbain
Publisher: Рипол Классик
Published: 1922
Total Pages: 415
ISBN-13: 5878525240
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: William John Watson
Publisher: Storck Press
Published: 2008-06
Total Pages: 392
ISBN-13: 1409766578
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOriginally published in 1897, this early works is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. Contents include; The function of Latin, Chansons De Geste, The Matter of Britain, Antiquity in Romance, The making of English and the settlement of European Prosody, Middle High German Poetry, The 'Fox, ' The 'Rose, ' and the minor Contributions of France, Icelandic and Provencal, The Literature of the Peninsulas, and Conclusion..... Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwor
Author: William John Watson
Publisher: Edinburgh Blackwood 1926.
Published: 1926
Total Pages: 588
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Iain Taylor
Publisher: Birlinn Limited
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9781780270050
DOWNLOAD EBOOKScotland is a land of many languages—Gaelic, Norse, Pictish, Brythonic, Anglo Saxon, Modern English and some from before recorded time. The result for the visitor is a confusing series of overlapping layers of place names, difficult to understand and often more difficult to pronounce. From Eass Forss (Waterfall Waterfall!) to Edinburgh (The Fort of Eidyn) for the first time in one place we have a simple reckoner to where means what with derivations. Packed with information this is an essential short guide by an expert to the names that shaped and still shape our history.
Author: Iain Taylor
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Published: 2020-09-24
Total Pages: 379
ISBN-13: 1788853865
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPlacenames are a constant source of debate. Who was Edwin, whose name is said to live on in that of Scotland's capital city? Are the 'drum' and 'chapel' still to be found in Drumchapel? And which 'king' had a 'seat' in Kingseat in Perthshire? The answers to these and many similar questions are often not what might be expected at first sight and have their origins in many languages – including Gaelic, Pictish, Brythonic, Norse, Anglo-Saxon, Scots and Modern English – that have been spoken in Scotland. This is the essential companion to the fascinating world of Scottish placenames. It features more than 8,000 placenames, from districts, towns and villages to rivers, lochs and mountains, and also includes a comprehensive introduction and maps.
Author: Hamish Haswell-Smith
Publisher: Canongate Books
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 1847672779
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the abandoned crofts of Mingulay to the standing stones of Orkney, from the white beaches of Colonsay to the spectacular Cuillins of Skye, this is the first complete gazetteer to cover all of Scotland's many hundreds of islands, including both those which are uninhabited and those which are notoriously difficult to reach. Packed with information on access, anchorages, points of historical or natural interest, and things to see and do, this fascinating compendium provides indispensable information for touring, for browsing, for reference, and for all those travellers who wish to sail to some of the most beautiful and remote places in the world. No other book can begin to emulate the range and depth of the information contained in The Scottish Islands. This is an impressive work of reference, providing a fascinating personal view of Scotland's distant outposts. Guide, history, travelogue - it is essential reading for all who love Scotland.
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Published: 1922
Total Pages: 842
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Published: 1923
Total Pages: 488
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Michael Lynch
Publisher:
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 760
ISBN-13: 0199234825
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSearchable online reference covers more than 20 centuries of history, and interpret history broadly, covering areas such as archaeology, climate, culture, languages, immigration, migration, and emigration. Multi-authored entries analyze key themes such as national identity, women and society, living standards, and religious belief across the centuries in an authoritative yet approachable way. The A-Z entries are complemented by maps, genealogies, a glossary, a chronology, and an extensive guide to further reading.--From title screen.