Robert Burns in Time and Place

Frances and Gordon Jarvie are both former teachers. The are the editors of the Scotties Books and, between them, authors of seven titles in the series.

' ... a historical and geographical context for Burns' life and work. This is an extremely well-designed and illustrated short information book, with maps, family trees, timelines, photographs and pictures ... this is a high-quality publication which would be valuable for any project work connected with Scotland's national poet and the festivities still connected with his name.' School Librarian ' ... it is engaging and full of appropriate supporting illustrations, timelines, prints and a wealth of museum material to help support the text. ... these all serve to provide the reader with a clearer appreciation of Scotland's national poet whose life and works are celebrated around the world today.' History Teaching Review ' ... firmly aimed at children but is a book we can all read and learn something new about Burns, or have our conceptions of his time challenged. ... well-presented, with crisp, well-chosen illustrations, and places Burns both in his own time, and our own, with useful hints on holding a Burns Supper, as well as sections on farming in Burns' time, sea-bathing in the Solway, and much more - there is even a Burns wordsearch!' Ayrshire Notes

• Map of Ayr and surrounding areaBurns' family treeMaybole and AllowayMount Oliphant: a moorland farmSome hae meat: food in the 1700sLochlea and linenRab MossgielJamaica boundBurns in EdinburghTour of the BordersHighland journeyFashion in Burns' dayEllislandExciseman in Dumfriesfunny you should askSea-bathing in the Solway Firthrobert Burns the patriotFavourite quotationsThe world's legacyTam o' Shanter: A TaleAnswers/Useful websitesFacts and activities section