Description
With Scottish Miscellany, author Jonathan Green lets you revel in the fun and fascinating explanations behind Scottish traditions and folklore, giving you the answers to questions you’ve always had—or never knew you had—and more as he covers all aspects of Scotland. From Scottish culture to the ancient history of the country to modern pastimes, this book has all that and more. Learn why the thistle is the floral emblem of Scotland, how Scotch whisky is made, why the Scots celebrate Hogmanay, how to play the bagpipes, and much more. This delightful book is the perfect gift for anyone planning a visit to Scotland, with an interest in Scottish history, or a drop of Scottish blood.
Genres
ScotlandGreat BritainEuropeHistoryGreat BritainEuropeTravelEnglish, Irish, Scottish, WelshEuropeanLiterary CollectionsAll Other FictionEnglish, Irish, Scottish, WelshEuropeanLiterary CriticismAll Other NonfictionQuotationsReferenceTriviaPuns & WordplayFormHumorMotivational & InspirationalSelf-helpSuccessPersonal GrowthAnecdotes & QuotationsSelf-EsteemReferenceBusiness & Economics
Pages184
Released2010
LanguageEnglish
PublisherSkyhorse
ISBN9781628732207
SellerSimon & Schuster
About the author(s)
Jonathan Green is a teacher and writer. He is the author of Scottish Miscellany and Christmas Miscellany in addition to more than fifty other titles, including You Are the Hero. He lives in London, England.
