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Scotland the Brave Land Stuart McHardy

Scotland the Brave Land By Stuart McHardy

Scotland the Brave Land by Stuart McHardy


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Summary

This collection of stories from all parts of Scotland, and from all periods of our dramatic - and often truly heroic - history is both an introduction to and a journey into Scotland's rich cultural heritage.

Scotland the Brave Land Summary

Scotland the Brave Land: 10,000 Years of Scotland in Story by Stuart McHardy

From bold heroines to clan battles, standing stones to castles, there is hardly any aspect of Scotland's heritage that does not feature in our storytelling traditions. This collection of stories from all parts of Scotland, and from all periods of our dramatic - and often truly heroic - history is both an introduction to and a journey into Scotland's rich cultural heritage.

Covering the same themes as Disney-Pixar's new fairytale film, Brave, this book provides the next step for those wishing to delve deeper into Scotland's culture and traditions.

Scotland the Brave Land Reviews

With its captivating and often gruesome tales of heroic warriors in battle, bold heroines, deceitful aristocracy, and supernatural creatures this is a journey into the cultural heritage of a nation. SCOTTISH REVIEW OF BOOKS


Scotland the Brave exposes the beating heart of Scottish storytelling. EDINBURGH LIFE Sept/Oct 2012

Stuart McHardy's new collection of tales beautifully renders the mythology that has flourished in the oral tradition, alongise and in response to Scotland's awe-inspiring natural landscape. EDINBURGH LIFE Sept/Oct 2012

About Stuart McHardy

STUART McHARDY is a writer, musician, folklorist, storyteller and poet, and has lectured on many aspects of Scottish history and culture both in Scotland and abroad. Combining the roles of scholar and performer gives McHardy an un-usually clear insight into tradition. As happy singing old ballads as analysing ancient legends, he has held such posts as Director of the Scots Language Re-source Centre and President of the Pictish Arts Society. McHardy is a prolific author, and has had several books published, including Tales of the Picts, Tales of Edinburgh Castle, The Quest for the Nine Maidens, On the Trail of Scotland's Myths and Legends and Edinburgh and Leith Pub Guide. McHardy lives in Edinburgh with his wife Sandra.

Additional information

GOR004781454
9781908373496
1908373490
Scotland the Brave Land: 10,000 Years of Scotland in Story by Stuart McHardy
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Luath Press Ltd
2012-07-31
192
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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