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Free Download Edward M. Spiers, "The Scottish Soldier and Empire, 1854-1902"
English | 2006 | pages: 257 | ISBN: 074862354X | PDF | 1,9 mb
The Scottish Soldier and Empire, 1854-1902 reflects upon the iconic role of the Scottish soldier as an empire builder from the Crimean War to the end of the nineteenth century. It examines how the soldier commented on this imperial experience, largely through letter, diaries and poems published in the provincial press, how his exploits were reviewed in Scotland and how military achievements contributed to both a growing sense of national identity and a deepening degree of imperial commitment.Key features:*Uses wide range of source material, especially Scottish press and regimental museums.*Reveals depth of Scottish support for its regiments as instruments of imperialism.*Illustrated.

Free Download History Press UK, "The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales"
English | ISBN: 0750992034 | 2019 | 176 pages | EPUB | 1040 KB
This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press’ popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers.From the Spaeman’s peculiar advice and a laird who is transformed into a frog, to a fugitive hiding in a dark cave and the stoor worm battling with Assipattle, this book celebrates the distinct character of Scotland’s different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.

Free Download Anne Ross, "Folklore of the Scottish Highlands Ed 2"
English | ISBN: 0752419048 | 2000 | 160 pages | EPUB | 3 MB
The folklore of the Scottish Highlands is unique and very much alive. Dr Anne Ross is a Gaelic-speaking scholar and archaeologist who has lived and worked in crofting communities. This has enabled her to collect information at first hand and to assess the veracity of material already published. In this substantially revised edition of a classic work first published 30 years ago, she portrays the beliefs and customs of Scottish Gaelic society, including: seasonal customs deriving from Celtic festivals; the famous waulking songs; the Highland tradition of seers and second sight; omens and taboos, both good and bad; and, chilling experiences of witchcraft and the Evil Eye Rituals associated with birth and death. Having taken her MA, MA Hons and PhD at the University of Edinburgh, Anne Ross became Research Fellow in the School of Scottish Studies, Edinburgh. She then rapidly established herself as one of Britain’s leading Celtic scholars. Her seminal work is "Pagan Celtic Britain" and she has also published "Druids – Preachers of Immortality" with Tempus Publishing.

Free Download Grace Banks, "Scottish Urban Myths and Ancient Legends "
English | ISBN: 0750956224 | 2015 | 192 pages | EPUB | 404 KB
Monsters, lunatics, vampires, werewolves, evil dolls, and suicide dogs, stones entombing bodies, faces appearing in walls, curses, and meetings with the devil-all this and more are contained within this book of Scottish urban legends. Now, for the first time, folklorists and storytellers Grace Banks and Sheena Blackhall explore these intriguing tales. Folklore embeds itself into a local community, often to the extent that some people believe all manner of mysteries and take them as fact. Whether they’re stories passed around the school playground, through the internet, or ’round a flickering campfire, urban legends are everywhere. Scottish Urban Legends is a quirky and downright spooky ride into the heart of Celtic folklore.

Free Download Elma Mcmenemy, "Bloody Scottish History Aberdeen "
English | ISBN: 075248740X | 2014 | 96 pages | EPUB | 7 MB
Aberdeen has been inhabited for 10,000 years, ever since the first hunter-gathers settled on the banks of the River Dee. Since then, its history has been stained with blood: Romans and Vikings have invaded and kings have fought, leaving Aberdeenshire’s fields and moors littered with corpses. The plague has ravaged the city, pirates have pillaged its ships and witches have coerced and cursed its people. With tales of bloody battles and wicked murders, smuggled Crown Jewels, hidden corpses and horrible events galore, prepare to discover the Incredible True History of Aberdeen!

Free Download Scottish Vegan Baking
by Jones, Jackie;
English | 2024 | ISBN: 1780278721 | 192 pages | True EPUB | 73.6 MB

Free Download From Fighting Napoleon to the Scottish Military Academy: The Life of Captain John Orr
by Rosslyn Macphail
English | 2024 | ISBN: 1399034448 | 216 Pages | True ePUB | 5.93 MB

Free Download The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands: Travel Guide with Free eBook (Rough Guides Main Series) by Rough Guides
English | May 7, 2024 | ISBN: 1839058633 | 424 pages | MOBI | 35 Mb
The Rough Guide to the Scottish Highlands and Islands guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Scottish Highlands and Islands travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards.

Free Download Dane Love, "Scottish Covenanter Stories: Tales from the Killing Times"
English | ISBN: 1897784988 | 2014 | 250 pages | EPUB | 640 KB
Over 70 tales from the annals of the "killing times" when Bonnie Dundee carried out King Charles II’s edict by hunting down and persecuting the Covenanters throughout Central and Southern Scotland. Many have been drawn from little-known sources and verbal records.

Free Download Physics of Hot Plasmas: Scottish Universities’ Summer School 1968 By W. B. Thompson (auth.), B. J. Rye B.Sc., Ph.D., J. C. Taylor B.Sc., Ph.D. (eds.)
1995 | 455 Pages | ISBN: 1461586410 | PDF | 12 MB
HE ninth Scottish Universities’ Summer School in Physics, sponsored T jointly by the Scottish Universities and NATO was held at Newbattle Abbey from 28th July to 16th August 1968. This was the first Scottish Summer School to be devoted to plasma physics, the exact title for the School being the Physics of Hot Plasmas. Forty-three students were accepted, fourteen of these being resident in the United Kingdom. In addition there were eleven lecturers and seven other participants. The choice of lecturers, particularly in experimental plasma physics, was limited to some extent by the fact that an international conference on con trolled fusion was held at Novosibirsk during the first week in August. Not withstanding this, it was possible to arrange a programme of lectures reasonably well balanced between theoretical and experimental plasma physics. The topics chosen included kinetic theory, waves and oscillations, instabilities, turbulence, collisionless shocks, computational methods, laser scattering and laser generated plasmas, plasma production and containment. Several semi nars on special topics were given by invited speakers and by students.