Isbn: 9780856401923 - Speak Scotch or Whistle (6 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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paperback. Condition: Very Good. Glossy paper covers; mild wear; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; Previous owner's name on first page; interior is clean and unmarked; 95 pages.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf.…

Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. This mint unread copy is bound in illustrated card covers as issued. The text block is tight white, bright and square. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased charges will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Whenever he showed a tendency to go in for 'lang-nebbit' words, the young Albert Mackie was roundly rebuked by his plain-speaking grandfather, 'Speak Scotch or whistle!' It was advice he took to heart, and which helped give him an enormous affection and respect for the rich and vital way the Scots, from the Borders from Shetlands, express themselves. This hilarious and informative book explores such interesting topics as 'hornie golachs', 'hogboons', 'the molliegrumphs' and 'girniegowbies'; the Aberdonian fondness for the letter 'f' as in 'Fa fuppit the fyte fulpie', and the brand-new theory that Shakespeare himself 'spoke Scotch and whistled' with the best of them. In his previous book, Taking Glasgow, Albert Mackie was the perfect guide to the linguistic marvels of 'No Mean City': established fans and new readers alike with delight in this wider survey of Scotch as she is spoke. Ref LLL 5.…