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Scottish Customs
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Celebrate the colourful traditions and customs that define Scottish identity
From ancient rituals to modern celebrations—the living traditions of Scotland
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About the Ebook
A highly readable and absorbing anthology of traditional Scottish customs and rites of passage, Scottish Customs from the Cradle to the Grave draws upon a broad range of literary and oral sources.
Scotland has been fortunate to have written accounts of intrepid early travellers such as Martin Martin, Edward Burt and John Lane Buchanan, and extracts from their writing are found alongside modern interviews made by Margaret Bennett and researchers from the School of Scottish Studies at Edinburgh University.
This expanded edition includes a large amount of new material. The result is a detailed and comprehensive picture of social behaviour in Scotland over the last 400 years.
The book is divided into three sections, each covering a stage in the cycle of life: Childbirth and infancy; Love, courtship and marriage; Death The first edition was originally published by Polygon and was joint runner-up of the 1993 Katharine Briggs Folklore Award.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover the meaning and history behind Scotland's most cherished customs
- Understand how traditions unite communities and preserve cultural memory
- Learn the rituals and celebrations that have defined Scottish life for centuries
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
About the Author
Margaret Bennett is an international scholar, prize-winning author, singer and broadcaster who is widely regarded as Scotland's foremost authority on Folklore. In 2003 she received the Celtic Women International Award for her lifelong service to Scottish and Celtic Culture. She lives in Edinburgh.
Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 10 December 2012
Print Length: 368 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857905444
Format: Ebook
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