Little History of Aberdeenshire

Inbunden, Engelska, 2019

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Beskrivning

Duncan Harley takes the reader on a grand tour through Aberdeenshire’s fascinating and rich history, culminating in a collection of stories and facts that will make you marvel at the events this county has witnessed. Read about the Beaker People, blue-painted Picts and the Roman legionnaires who tried, but ultimately failed to subdue the local populace. William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Donald Trump inhabit these pages alongside tales of Bloody Harlaw, the Herschip of Buchan and the battle of Mons Graupius. Discover the painter priest of Macduff, the English Dillinger, the famous diggers of Inverurie’s George Square and the strange tale of how Lawrence of Arabia ‘got his scuds’ over at Collieston. The Little History of Aberdeenshire is guaranteed to enthral both residents and visitors alike.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-03-29
Mått:129 x 198 x 13 mm
Vikt:320 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Little History of
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:The History Press Ltd
ISBN:9780750989299

Utforska kategorier

Lokalhistoria och kulturhistoria inom Historia och arkeologi

Mer om författaren

Writer, theatre critic and photographer DUNCAN HARLEY has long had a keen interest in the folklore and history of the north-east of Scotland, and is a regular contributor and columnist for both Leopard Magazine and Aberdeen Voice. He lives in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.