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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Illuminating, entertaining look at what makes the Scots tick
As a Scot myself I can vouch for the uncanny accuracy of this book. A sympathetic (but not unquestioning), highly entertaining, accurate, and short book which explains what makes the Scots tick and also explains some the qualities that have helped them make a contribution to so many other countries where they have settled.
Published on March 29, 2002 by Iain S. Palin
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3.0 out of 5 stars
AYE, well almost
This is a quick little book to read. It does encompass a feel for the Scots character with some mild humor. The points of national pride, music and so forth are pretty much on target. Even though the book has been updated it still is a bit behind the times on some of the topics. If you want to know the difference between the Scots and the English this will give a bit...
Published 2 months ago by L. Muircroft
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Illuminating, entertaining look at what makes the Scots tick,
By Iain S. Palin (Northern Ireland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Xenophobe's Guide to the Scots (Xenophobe's Guides - Oval Books) (Paperback)
As a Scot myself I can vouch for the uncanny accuracy of this book. A sympathetic (but not unquestioning), highly entertaining, accurate, and short book which explains what makes the Scots tick and also explains some the qualities that have helped them make a contribution to so many other countries where they have settled.
3.0 out of 5 stars
AYE, well almost,
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This review is from: Xenophobe's Guide to the Scots (Paperback)
This is a quick little book to read. It does encompass a feel for the Scots character with some mild humor. The points of national pride, music and so forth are pretty much on target. Even though the book has been updated it still is a bit behind the times on some of the topics. If you want to know the difference between the Scots and the English this will give a bit of information that explains it.
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good book, worth reading,
By Queen Goddess of the West "Krissyliz" (Ogden, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Xenophobe's Guide to the Scots (Xenophobe's Guides - Oval Books) (Paperback)
This guide made some interesting points, such as the idea Scots like being noted for both fiery tempers and dour dispositions. I would gladly read the author's book of Scottish insults, since those were some of the best things about the book.
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Xenophobe's Guide to the Scots by David Ross (Paperback - December 1, 2008)
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