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Scottish Notes and Queries, Vol. 5: July, 1903, to June, 1904 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Bulloch

 
9780656517619: Scottish Notes and Queries, Vol. 5: July, 1903, to June, 1904 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A scholarly collection of notes and queries about Scottish history, families, and local lore.

This edition compiles brief essays, inquiries, and short responses from the early 20th century that explore Scottish historical topics, genealogies, place names, and local publications. It offers a window into how researchers connected archival clues, family histories, and regional lore to illuminate the past.

Highlights include discussions of university degrees and fraudulent diplomas, notes on local token and place-name traditions, and discoveries like art treasures and family pedigrees. Readers will also find bibliographies, transcriptions, and references to Aberdeen, Moray, and other Scottish regions, along with anecdotes about local journals, societies, and notable families.
  • Finds and discussions about Scottish families, places, and local organizations
  • Short notes on heraldry, genealogy, and the history of local institutions
  • References to bibliographies, journals, and historical societies
  • Pieces that illustrate research methods and criteria for evaluating evidence
Ideal for readers of Scottish history, genealogy, and local lore.

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