Borders Book

Omand, Donald (editor), Illustrated By:

ISBN 10: 1874744505 / ISBN 13: 9781874744504

Published by Birlinn Publishers, 1995

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Seller Inventory # U9781874744504

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Borders Book
• Publisher: Birlinn Publishers
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1874744505
• ISBN 13: 9781874744504
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1754467172.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 47156539
• Signed: 8/6/2025 7:59:32 AM
• Seller catalogs:
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  • 9781874744504
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Synopsis

This is a comprehensive collection of essays covering all aspects of the Scottish Borders, that lovely and much loved region of Scotland where a great wealth of the nation's historical and cultural treasures are to be found. Essays explore the area's history, including geological and prehistoric aspects, architecture, historical figures, the beautiful landscapes, noted writers, customs, language, music, and its military and sporting traditions.

Synopsis

The story of the Scottish Borders, covering all aspects of the area's history, landscape and culture. This collection of essays cover such areas as rocks, landscapes, the Border in prehistory, the Romans, abbeys and churches, the Borders traditions and rugby football.