The Parish of Colinton: From an Early Period to the Present Day

David Shankie

ISBN 10: 1333721102 / ISBN 13: 9781333721107

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

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Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating journey through the history and lore of a charming Scottish parish. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, the author takes readers on a captivating exploration of the parish's villages, its people, and its key events. The book delves into the parish's changing names, its geography, and its industries, weaving together historical accounts, personal anecdotes, and local legends. The author draws on a rich tapestry of sources, including parish records, local histories, and even literary works by notable figures who once lived in the area. The book's exploration of the parish's history unfolds against the backdrop of wider Scottish social and political events, including the turbulent era of the Covenanters and the dramatic Jacobite uprising. The author provides insights into the lives of ordinary people, highlighting their customs, beliefs, and struggles, and enriching our understanding of how these events shaped their lives. The book's significance lies in its intimate portrait of a forgotten corner of Scottish history, offering readers a unique glimpse into the everyday lives of a community, its personalities, its traditions, and its enduring spirit. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Parish of Colinton: From an Early Period to the Present Day
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333721102
• ISBN 13: 9781333721107
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography and Autobiography

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Synopsis

This book offers a fascinating journey through the history and lore of a charming Scottish parish. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, the author takes readers on a captivating exploration of the parish's villages, its people, and its key events. The book delves into the parish's changing names, its geography, and its industries, weaving together historical accounts, personal anecdotes, and local legends. The author draws on a rich tapestry of sources, including parish records, local histories, and even literary works by notable figures who once lived in the area. The book's exploration of the parish's history unfolds against the backdrop of wider Scottish social and political events, including the turbulent era of the Covenanters and the dramatic Jacobite uprising. The author provides insights into the lives of ordinary people, highlighting their customs, beliefs, and struggles, and enriching our understanding of how these events shaped their lives. The book's significance lies in its intimate portrait of a forgotten corner of Scottish history, offering readers a unique glimpse into the everyday lives of a community, its personalities, its traditions, and its enduring spirit.