SCOTLAND - an intimate portrait

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1990. Cover design: Gun Larson. Origionally published under the title 'Scotland forever home' (1985). Here is the ideal introduction to Scotland for everyone. In this informative and amusing portrait, Professor MacGregor recounts the history and origins of golf, kilts, bagpipes, and other distinctly Scottish associations, revealing a Scotland lesser known--the rugged and romantic land that retains much of its own ancient tradition and culture. Contents: 1). Atmosphere and character. 2). Scotland's story in outline. 3). Kilt, clan, tartan and bagpipe. 4). Golf, dances, sports, and Highland games. 5). Education. 6). Religion. 7). Edinburgh. 8). Other cities. 9). Some scenic glories and the national trust. 10). The islands. 11). Ghosts, monsters, and other ferlies. 12). The varieties of local speech. 13). Literature and song. 14). Scottish nationalism. 15). The homeland and diaspora. Appendix: A). Some Gaelic and Norse elements in Scottish place-names. B). Souvereigns of England and Scotland. C). Important dates in Scottish history. D). Some annual events. E). Heraldic and miscellaneous notes. F). Cuisine. G). Whisky. H). Scots law. I). Glossary of mainly Lowland Scots words. With index. 4 ilustrations and a map. VIII + 276 pag. . 1st edition. Paperback. Fine condition/Cover in color. 21cmx14cm.