The ballad and the plough : a portrait of the life of the old Scottish farmtouns
by David Kerr Cameron
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No matter whether you are a lifelong native or a newcomer to Scotland, nothing saves you from the savage bloodthirst of the Highland midge. Although very small, it has an unusual life cycle that produces two generations every season. Roberts has compiled an anthology of anecdotes and information concerning the creature coveting such topics as Bonnie Prince Charlie, Queen Victoria, kilts, and camping. Also included is a section on remedies and repellents.Tags
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David Kerr Cameron is a retired journalist. He spent nearly thirty years with the Daily Telegraph and regularly reviewed titles for its book pages.
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- Canonical title
- The ballad and the plough : a portrait of the life of the old Scottish farmtouns
- Original publication date
- 1978; 2008 (edition with new introduction by Jack Webster) (edition with new introduction by Jack Webster)
- People/Characters
- Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom
- Important places
- Cairnbrogie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK; Bennachie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
- First words
- Introduction
[by Jack Webster, March 2008]
In the rural lands of North-East Scotland there has long existed a chronic modesty, bordering on an ailment and giving rise to a belief that the smart f... (show all)olk of this world are elsewhere and that you must never claim the limelight for yourself.
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Stone, Lime and Legend
By the mid 1800s Scotland stood at a pivotal point in her history: she was swinging confidently away from a turbulent past and a rural-based economy into the headier role... (show all) of an industrial nation.
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