The History of the Tweedie, or Tweedy, Family (Classic Reprint): A Record of Scottish Lowland Life and Character - Softcover
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Explore a rich, illustrated chronicle of the Tweedie family’s Scottish Lowland life. This detailed history traces a single Border family from its medieval roots to more recent memory, offering portraits of daily life, social custom, and enduring character.
The book weaves together genealogies, parish records, and vivid scenes of country life. It highlights how land, work, and family ties shaped fortunes, identities, and village life across generations. Rich with anecdotes, it presents a window into a world where the laird’s day began before dawn and where farming, trade, and community defined a family’s place in society.
What you’ll experience
- A careful record of places, estates, and lineages connected to the Tweedie family.
- Snapshots of domestic life, social norms, and the practical realities of 17th–18th century Scotland.
- Excerpts from parish registers and historical appendices that illuminate family connections.
- Contextual notes on how borders, property, and kinship shaped the family’s story.
Ideal for readers of local history, Scottish genealogies, and readers curious about how a single family can mirror a culture across centuries.
Ideal for history buffs and genealogists seeking a concrete, years-spanning portrait of Scottish Lowland life and character.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of Scottish history with this meticulously researched exploration of a prominent Lowland family. Spanning centuries, the author delves into the origins, evolution, and enduring legacy of the Tweedie clan, painting a vivid picture of their lives against the backdrop of a turbulent and ever-changing Scotland. This book transcends mere genealogical record, offering a profound immersion into the social, cultural, and political dynamics that shaped the Scottish Borders. Explore the clan's rise to prominence amidst a landscape of shifting alliances, fierce rivalries, and the enduring code of the blood feud. Uncover their intimate connections with historical figures like Robert the Bruce, the Douglases, and the Kers, and witness their pivotal roles in pivotal events such as the Battle of Otterbourne. Delving into themes of family, loyalty, and the enduring power of tradition, the author masterfully weaves together historical narrative, folklore, and genealogical insights. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, this book illuminates not only the story of one family but also the broader tapestry of Scottish history and the indomitable spirit of the Borderers. By tracing the lineage and exploits of the Tweedies, we gain a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped Scotland and the enduring legacy of its clans. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332139941_0
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