Collins Scottish Names - Couverture souple

 
9780007299461: Collins Scottish Names
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 000729946X ISBN 13 : 9780007299461
Editeur : Collins, 2009

Synopsis

An entertaining and informative guide to the names associated with Scotland and the people who have held them.

When the time comes to find names for their children, Scots can call on a rich stock of colourful and romantic names. However, the influence of Scottish names goes far beyond the country itself. Over the centuries millions of Scots have left their homeland to find fame and fortune, and they have taken their Scottish names with them, so giving the world MacDonald’s restaurants, Campbell's soup, and Ross from Friends.

This entertaining and informative book explains the origins and meanings of first names and surnames that are either unique to Scotland or particularly associated with the country.

In the course of tracing the histories of Bruce, Cameron, Campbell, Isla, Gordon, Murray, Stewart, and others, the author uncovers some fascinating facts about the Scottish people and their culture.

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À propos de l?auteur

John Abernethy has written for children and adults on a variety of subjects and under a variety of pseudonyms. His previous books include Honey: A Handbook for Home, Health and Happiness and Heather the Highland Cow.

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Éditeur
Collins
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
000729946X
ISBN 13 
9780007299461
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
192
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Simone Casetta
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