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Jonathan Green
Scottish Miscellany
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Scotland the Brave

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Couverture du Jonathan Green: Scottish Miscellany (ePUB)

With Scottish Miscellany, author Jonathan Green lets you revel in the fun and fascinating explanations behind Scottish traditions and folklore, giving you the answers to questions you’ve always hador never knew you hadand more as he covers all aspects of Scotland. From Scottish culture to the ancient history of the country to modern pastimes, this book has all that and more. Learn why the thistle is the floral emblem of Scotland, how Scotch whisky is made, why the Scots celebrate Hogmanay, how to play the bagpipes, and much more. This delightful book is the perfect gift for anyone planning a visit to Scotland, with an interest in Scottish history, or a drop of Scottish blood.

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Langue Anglais ● Format EPUB ● Pages 184 ● ISBN 9781628732207 ● Maison d’édition Skyhorse Publishing ● Publié 2010 ● Téléchargeable 6 fois ● Devise EUR ● ID 2768852 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM

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