- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Chartwell Books Inc.,U.S. (1 Jun 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0785810501
- ISBN-13: 978-0785810506
- Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 24.1 x 2.3 cm
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- #12 in Books > History > Other Historical Subjects > Heraldry
- #80 in Books > History > Reference > Genealogy > Family History
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4.7 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
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On wi' the Tartan !, 19 May 2000
By Alastair Campbell of Airds - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Clans and Families of Scotland (Hardcover)
This book follows a well worn pattern but does it well. A small section is devoted to each name, its tartan is illustrated and, in this case, a major advantage is the inclusion of the heraldic drawings of the chief's arms and in some cases, standards, by the late Don Pottinger, Islay Herald at the Court of the Lord Lyon. The limitation of this formula is that is it virtually impossible to say anything meaningful in such a short space about a whole clan and often the illustrations of the tartans are too small to allow the full sett to be seen.
This book finds the same problems when describing each name but its tartans are better than most, although it is impossible, for instance, to see the whole pattern of the Cameron of Lochiel tartan as illustrated. Useful additions, however, are some of the main branches of each clan, and,where one exists, its slogan or battle-cry.
Some names are included which are not clans but families for whom a tartan is named. Particularly useful for those not already familiar with it is the map showing main clan locations on pp52-55. This is the work of Don Pottinger and the late Sir Iain Moncreiffe of that Ilk, Albany Herald and it contains a wealth of information.
There are a number of useful articles included in the text and the whole book is most atractively laid out. A good introduction to the subject and well above the usual standard.
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Delightful, 26 Feb 2009
By Scion of Bellerphon "Doc71" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Clans and Families of Scotland (Hardcover)
A must have for anyone of scots descent. Lots of beautiful prints and swatches.. and insightful anecdotes that makes any tartan wearing descendant swell with pride. Good family reference.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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educational book, 27 Mar 2010
By R. A. McEachern "book lover" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Clans and Families of Scotland (Hardcover)
bought this for my son, who loves everything Scottish. He enjoyed it, it was shipped quickly and well packaged.
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