The Clans, Septs and Regiments of the Scottish Highlands (8th Edition) [Paperback]

Frank Adam (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 624 pages
• Publisher: Clearfield Co; 8 edition (1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806304480
• ISBN-13: 978-0806304489
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,938,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very scholarly reference work on the subject., July 15, 1997

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This review is from: The Clans, Septs and Regiments of the Scottish Highlands (8th Edition) (Paperback)

This book is a reference book, not something to read through for pleasure. Certain parts, however, do reward the reader from a purely literary point of view; in particular, the author's description of the battle of Culloden just might bring a tear to your eye.

The reference material on clan backgrounds, relationships, surnames, tartans and so forth is extremely well researched and detailed. Someone interested in Scottish genealogy will find this volume of much greater value than the paperback things sold at Scottish games and festivals.

For me personally, the book contains more information in one place on my own surname than any other reference I've come across.

It's a pity it's out of print--seems as though the good ones always are

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Read If You're Scottish, October 11, 2008

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Tom McVey "Pipertom" (Cottage Grove, OR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Clans, Septs and Regiments of the Scottish Highlands (Hardcover)

This work has been around and stands the test of time well. His clan histories are similar to what is seen in the various "tartan books", his regimental histories are well-done, but his information on sept origins is excellent and worth the price of admission. I have worn out two copies of this book just for reference use alone!

4.0 out of 5 stars Scottish History, July 20, 2011

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R Fox - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Clans, Septs and Regiments of the Scottish Highlands (8th Edition) (Paperback)

This excelant book has added me in my family research . Scottish history has many twists and turns , any help to follow it is of benifit and aid .