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Issue 61 - Book Reviews

Scotland Magazine Issue 61
February 2012

 

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Book Reviews

Book Reviews (Issue 61)

THE MAN WHO GAVE AWAY HIS ISLAND: A LIFE OF JOHN LORNE CAMPBELL OF CANNA
£12.99
RAY PERMAN
Birlinn Limited ISBN 978-1-84158-929-9
An inspirational biography of John Lorne Campbell, who bought the Hebridean island of Canna in the 1930s.

TAM O' SHANTER A TALE BY ROBERT BURNS
£25.00
ILLUSTRATED BY ALEXANDER GOUDIE
Birlinn Ltd ISBN 978-1-78027-036.4
The masterpiece of Scotland's National Bard illustrated with the genius of Paisley-born Alexander Goudie. The bulk of these witty paintings are kept at Rozelle House in Ayrshire.

WW2 SCOTTISH TALES OF ADVENTURE
£4.99
ALLAN BURNETT
Birlinn Limited ISBN 978-1-84158-933-6
Written for eight to 12 year olds this collection of true Second World War adventures is based on interviews to provide a vivid, personal and unique insight into the world of war.

TRACING YOUR SCOTTISH ANCESTORS: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE
£12.99
FIFTH EDITION
Birlinn Limited ISBN 978-1-84158-743-1
Written by the keepers of the records at the National Archives in Scotland, this book provides clear advice for tracing your family tree down the ages.

ISLAY, JURA AND COLONSAY: A HISTORICAL GUIDE
£9.99
DAVID H. CALDWELL
Birlinn Limited ISBN 978-1-84158-961-9
Caldwell tells the fascinating story of Islay, Jura and Colonsay from prehistoric times to modern day. Written in chronological order, the images, maps and sketches bring this captivating history to life.

CODE NAME MULBERRY: THE PLANNING, BUILDING AND OPERATION OF THE NORMANDY HARBOURS
£9.99
GUY ...

 

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