Clans & Tartans (Collins Pocket Reference S.) [Paperback]

George Way (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2000 | Series: Collins Pocket Reference S.

A beautifully illustrated guide to the histories of over 120 of Scotland's most renowned clans and families Clans & Tartans is the ideal introduction to the rich heritage of Scotland's clan and family history. This handy little little book features * the histories and heraldic details of over 120 of Scotland's most renowned clans and families * beautiful illustrations of the tartan and crest badge of each clan * engaging essays on the history of clanship and of tartan, written by specialists in each field * appendices which include -- a timeline of Scottish monarchs to 1707 -- a glossary of heraldic terms -- a list of septs -- the ceremonial for the inauguration of a clan chief Authoritative and up-to-date, Clans & Tartans will appeal to everyone of Scottish ancestry through the world.

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About the Author

George Way of Plean is a litigation partner with a prominent Edinburgh law firm. He has been Secretary of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs since 1982. Romilly Squire is a heraldic artist in the Court of the Lord Lyon and at the Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland. He is presently the Deputy Secretary of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (UK); Revised edition (August 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0004725018
• ISBN-13: 978-0004725017
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 4.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,936,943 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)