Historic Stones and Stories of Bygone Edinburgh
Title | Historic Stones and Stories of Bygone Edinburgh PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 366 |
Release | 1924 |
Genre | Edinburgh (Scotland) |
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The Book of the Old Edinburgh Club
Title | The Book of the Old Edinburgh Club PDF eBook |
Author | Old Edinburgh Club |
Publisher | |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 1925 |
Genre | Edinburgh (Scotland) |
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Volumes for include Reports of the annual meetings.
Bibliotheca Scotia
Title | Bibliotheca Scotia PDF eBook |
Author | John Smith & Sons |
Publisher | |
Pages | 380 |
Release | 1926 |
Genre | Booksellers' catalogs |
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The Old Stones
Title | The Old Stones PDF eBook |
Author | Andy Burnham |
Publisher | Watkins Media Limited |
Pages | 709 |
Release | 2018-09-18 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1786782030 |
Winner of Current Archaeology’s Book of the Year Discover the iconic standing stones and prehistoric sites of England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland—this comprehensive, coffee table travel guide features over 750 must-see destinations, with maps and color photographs The ultimate insiders’ guide, The Old Stones gives unparalleled insight into where to find prehistoric sites and how to understand them, by drawing on the knowledge, expertise and passion of the archaeologists, theorists, photographers and stones aficionados who contribute to the world’s biggest megalithic website—the Megalithic Portal. Including over 30 maps and site plans and hundreds of color photographs, it also contains scores of articles by a wide range of contributors—from archaeologists and archaeoastronomers to dowsers and geomancers—that will change the way you see these amazing survivals from our distant past. Locate over 1,000 of Britain and Ireland’s most atmospheric prehistoric places, from recently discovered moorland circles to standing stones hidden in housing estates. Discover which sites could align with celestial bodies or horizon landmarks. Explore acoustic, color, and shadow theory to get inside the minds of the Neolithic and Bronze Age people who created these extraordinary places. Find out which sites have the most spectacular views, which are the best for getting away from it all and which have been immortalized in music. And don't forget to visit the Megalithic Portal website and get involved by posting your discoveries online. All royalties from this book go to support the running of the Megalithic Portal: www.megalithic.com.
Auld Reekie
Title | Auld Reekie PDF eBook |
Author | Ralph Lownie |
Publisher | Random House |
Pages | 230 |
Release | 2011-04-01 |
Genre | Literary Collections |
ISBN | 1845969723 |
For centuries, Edinburgh has inspired affection, admiration and awe amongst visitors and residents alike, and in this widely praised anthology Ralph Lownie draws on an expansive range of sources, including speeches, memoirs, letters, poems, novels and journals, to capture the unique spirit of Scotland's capital. Alongside the set-pieces, familiar names and city landmarks - the Porteous Riots, Burke and Hare, Deacon Brodie, the Castle and Arthur's Seat - are numerous less well-known accounts of the city, which cast fresh light on both the writer and topic: Chesterton, Betjeman, J.B. Priestley, Brontë and Wordsworth, for example, are names not generally associated with the city but are featured here. Auld Reekie showcases Edinburgh in all its beauty and historic worth but doesn't flinch from the less savoury side of its character, including sections on the city in adversity and on its crime record. This varied and absorbing collection will be treasured by all those who love Edinburgh.
Scottish Geographical Magazine
Title | Scottish Geographical Magazine PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 736 |
Release | 1923 |
Genre | Geography |
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The Bookman's Index
Title | The Bookman's Index PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 264 |
Release | 1923 |
Genre | Libraries |
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