Scottish Notes and Queries, Vol. 3: June, 1889 to May 1890 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780266254355: Scottish Notes and Queries, Vol. 3: June, 1889 to May 1890 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266254357 ISBN 13: 9780266254355

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Scottish Notes and Queries, Volume III (June 1889–May 1890)

This is a nonfiction collection of scholarly notes, brief essays, and reader correspondence about Scottish history, archaeology, place names, and family lore. The edition compiles discussions, corrections, and inquiries from a devoted community of antiquarian enthusiasts, offering snapshots of research methods and local lore from the late 19th century.

Within these pages you’ll encounter:

Short articles and responses about ancient inscriptions, charters, tombstones, and sculpted stones from Aberdeenshire, the Isles, and beyond.
Bibliographies, notes, and queries that map networks of local historians and collectors across Scotland.
Regional place-name discussions, heraldry, and family histories that illuminate how communities remember their past.
Editorial notes and correspondence that illustrate the process of historical inquiry and the exchange of ideas among readers.

What you’ll experience:

A window into the methods and concerns of antiquarian scholars of the era.
Crossroads of local history, archaeology, language, and genealogy.
Concrete references to monuments, parishes, and textual fragments that invite further exploration.
A blend of verified details, skeptical inquiry, and invitations for additional evidence.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical sleuthing, place-name study, and early modern Scottish scholarship. If you like uncovering how communities piece together their past, this edition offers engaging, grounded material drawn from genuine archival and field interests.

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