Scotland's clans number nearly 200, each with its own set of tartans. This splendid guide illustrates the various tartans as it retells many of the histories of the clans and families. It begins with a brief overview of the clan system and the tradition of wearing tartan; the clans are then organized alphabetically, with special features on the major clans, such as the Stuarts, Camerons, ...
Manufacturer: Collins & Brown Ltd.Written By: Iain Zaczek
The history of Scotland is full of heroes and kings whose legends resonate throughout the ages. "The Book of Scottish Names" celebrates the country's Celtic, Viking, and French infuences, listing names--from the well-known Malcolm, Kirstie, and Heather to the more unusual Torquil, Mariota, and Eilidh. It explains their derivations, pronunciations, and meanings, and recounts the legends associated ...
Manufacturer: CICO BooksWritten By: Iain Zaczek
The Celtic tradition has given us some of our most beautiful and evocative names. "The Book of Irish Names" lists the popular names for both boys and girls, giving their derivations, pronunciations, meanings, and the legends associated with their historical and mythical namesakes. Comprehensive calendars of Irish saints' feast days also allow a baby's birth to be matched to the saint of the day. ...
Manufacturer: Gill & MacmillanWritten By: Iain Zaczek
World Tartans shows not only the wide variety and stunning colour patterns of Scottish tartans, but gives an overview of tartans that have been developed around the world. It features 250 Scottish district and family tartans as well as tartans from Ireland, Canada, New Zealand and the United States. Sorted alphabetically, it is easy to find the tartan you are looking for and to read the story ...
Manufacturer: Collins & BrownWritten By: Iain Zaczek