Scottish Clans and Tartans; A Fully Illustrated Guide to Over 140 Clans; Their History, Tartans, and Much More

Neil Grant

ISBN 10: 1585740942 / ISBN 13: 9781585740949

Published by Lyons Press, New York, NY, 2000

About this Item

Lyons Press, New York. 2000. Hardcover. Stated First Edition. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Fine; slight shelfwear on head and tail. DJ: Fine; NOT Price Clipped ($35.00). Pictorial heavy laminate boards and spine with white lettering on the spine and front board. 271 pp 4to oblong. The origin of Scottish clans and their distinctive dress can be traced back to the middle of the fifth century and to Ireland where the Scots then lives. This authoritative, elegantly composed guide covers over 140 clans, arranged alphabetically with information on each clans location, history, nomenclature, renown clansmen, and the clan's current status and development. A clean very presentable copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Scottish Clans and Tartans; A Fully Illustrated Guide to Over 140 Clans; Their History, Tartans, and Much More
• Publisher: Lyons Press, New York, NY
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1585740942
• ISBN 13: 9781585740949
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Great Britain/United Kingdom
  • The Ancient World

About this title

Synopsis

Here is a beautiful, full-color guide and complete reference for anyone interested in the history of Scotland. The origin of Scottish clans and their distinctive dress is wrapped in controversy. Yet their story can be traced back to the middle of the fifth century-and to Ireland, where the Scots then lived. This authoritative, elegantly composed guide covers over 140 clans. Organized alphabetically, the entries include information on each clan's location and history, nomenclature, and renowned clansmen--as well as the clan's current status and development.

The Scots' ancient sense of kinship is colorfully expressed through their distinctive tartans-beautifully conveyed with full-color illustrations throughout the book, and complemented by detailed information on the color, pattern, and set of each clan. Furthermore, Scottish Clans and Tartans offers the reader breathtaking photographs of the Scottish landscape, fascinating illustrations and photos of important monuments and events, and black-and-white portraits of historically significant clansmen.

The story of Scotland's clans and tartans is one of irresistible appeal, interwoven with a history of drama, intrigue, bravery, violence, and romance.

From the Back Cover

The origin of Scottish clans and their distinctive dress is wrapped in controversy. Yet their story can be traced back to the middle of the fifth century - and to Ireland, where the Scots then lived. This authoritative, elegantly composed guide covers over 140 clans. Organized alphabetically, the entries include information on each clan's location and history, its nomenclature, and renowned clansmen - as well as the clan's current status and development.The Scots' ancient sense of kinship is colorfully expressed through their distinctive tartans - beautifully conveyed with full-color illustrations throughout the book, and complemented by detailed information on the color, pattern, and set of each clan. Furthermore, Scottish clans and tartans offers the reader breathtaking photographs of the Scottish landscape, fascinating illustrations and photos of important monuments and events, and black-and-white portraits of historically significant clansmen.The story of Scotland's clans and tartans is one of irresistible appeal, interwoven with a history of drama, intrigue, bravery, violence, and romance. (6 X 101/4, 276 pages, color photos, b&w photos)