Scottish Surnames (Collins Pocket Reference) [Paperback]

David Dorward (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1998 | ISBN-10: 0004704630 | ISBN-13: 978-0004704630

This pocket dictionary gives the derivations of over Scottish 1000 surnames plus their variants. The alphabetical entries give not only the meaning of each name, but also its history, showing how its form may have changed in the course of time and produced variants over the years and in different localities. The areas of Scotland where the name is chiefly to be found nowadays are listed, and the early bearers of many of the names are mentioned.

Editorial Reviews

Review

For sheer entertainment value Scottish Surnames is hard to beat.' The Scots Magazine 'Scottish Surnames is an invaluable reference book; it's also a lot of fun. ... It is ... a browser's book. Having said that, once you pick it up, it's quite hard to put down without looking up just one more reference' Daily Mail 'It's a fun, easy to read guide ...' The Sunday Post 'Scottish Surnames' is entertaining and informative.' Huntly Express --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

This handsomely designed series of pocket reference guides offers clear, concise introductions to topics of Celtic interest. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Collins Celtic (November 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0004704630
• ISBN-13: 978-0004704630
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,468,553 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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