9780282948375 - The Scottish Antiquary, Vol 7: or Northern Notes Queries Classic Reprint by A W Cornelius Hallen (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an astute analysis of the prices of salmon purchased for the Scottish royal household between 1511 and 1553, which were published in General Register House. The author draws upon these figures to paint a vivid picture of the Scottish salmon industry, revealing the vast quantities of salmon consumed and traded in Scotland during this period. This volume is an indispensable resource for historians, economists and anyone with an interest in Scotland's rich culinary and maritime heritage. It sheds light on the importance of the salmon trade in shaping Scotland's economy and society, and offers fascinating insights into the dietary habits and food culture of the Scottish people in the early 16th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.