Tattie Howkers
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Tattie Howkers
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Author : Heather Holmes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Tattie Howkers written by Heather Holmes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Agricultural laborers, Foreign categories.
The Tattie Howker
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Author : Annie O'Donnell
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2014-06-27
The Tattie Howker written by Annie O'Donnell and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-27 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This is a true account of what life was really like for the tattie howker. The story tells of hardships endured by potato workers in Scotland in the 1950s and beyond. It refers to customs and beliefs, also how they lived together as one large group for the duration of the harvesting season. They were firmly at the bottom of the social scale, and often referred to sarcastically as "The Tattie Howkers." The story is real in that it tells of the author's experiences working at the potato picking in Scotland during the years of her youth.
Hoggie S Angels
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Author : Ian MacDougall
language : en
Publisher: John Donald
Release Date : 1995-01-01
Hoggie S Angels written by Ian MacDougall and has been published by John Donald this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-01-01 with Potato industry categories.
Part of the Flashbacks oral history series and a follow-on from Hard Work, Ye Ken, this book brings readers the recollections of Jessie Landells and her fellow Midlothian farmworkers.
A Dictionary Of Scottish Phrase And Fable
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Author : Ian Crofton
language : en
Publisher: Birlinn
Release Date : 2012-11-05
A Dictionary Of Scottish Phrase And Fable written by Ian Crofton and has been published by Birlinn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-05 with History categories.
This authoritative, entertaining and eminently browsable reference book, arranged in easily accessible A-Z format, is an absorbing and imaginative feast of Scottish lore, language, history and culture, from the mythical origins of the Scots in Scythia to the contemporary Scotland of the Holyrood parliament and Trainspotting. Here Tartan Tories rub shoulders with Torry girls, the Misery from the Manse exchanges a nod with Stalin's Granny, Thomas the Rhymer and the Wizard of Reay walk hand in hand with Bible John, and the reader is taken for a rollercoaster ride round Caledonia, from Furry Boots City to the Costa Clyde, via the Cold Shoulder of Scotland, the West Lothian Alps and the Reykjavik of the South. The result is a breathtaking and quirky celebration of Scotland, packed with fact and anecdote.
The English Dialect Dictionary
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Author : Joseph Wright
language : en
Publisher: Рипол Классик
Release Date : 1893
The English Dialect Dictionary written by Joseph Wright and has been published by Рипол Классик this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1893 with History categories.
The English dialect dictionary, being the complete vocabulary of all dialect words still in use, or known to have been in use during the last two hundred years. Volume 6, T-Z.
Potato
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Author : Andrew F. Smith
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2012-01-01
Potato written by Andrew F. Smith and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-01 with Cooking categories.
From obscure Pre-Columbian beginnings in the Andes Mountains to global popularity today, the story of the potato is one of rags to riches. In Potato, esteemed culinary historian Andrew F. Smith reveals the captivating story of a once lowly vegetable that has changed—and continues to change—the world. First domesticated by prehistoric people in the Andes, the potato has since been adopted by cultures around the globe. For instance, the potato was aggressively adopted by cooks in India and China, where it has become a dietary staple. In fact, these two countries now stand as the world’s largest potato producers. Nonetheless, despite its popularity, in this era of both fast food and health consciousness, the potato is now suffering negative publicity regarding its low nutritional value. Its health benefits continue to be debated, especially considering that the potato is most often associated with the ubiquitous but high-calorie french fry. Potato is a captivating read that provides a concisely written but thoroughly researched account of the history, economy, politics, and gastronomy behind this beloved starch—as well as recipes. As loaded with goodies as a well-dressed baked potato, this book is comforting and satisfying.
Going Going Gone
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Author : Ian McCall
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2012-12-01
Going Going Gone written by Ian McCall and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-01 with Humor categories.
In turn amusing and serious, this book looks backwards to things and ways of thinking and doing that are interesting in themselves but also illuminate the present. There is too a recurring element of present day use or abuse of the English language that will strike a chord with many. A glossary is provided to explain Scots words and expressions which enrich the text. A unique feature is the invitation to readers to contribute ideas for another similar publication.
An Introduction To Scottish Ethnology
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Author : Alexander Fenton
language : en
Publisher: Birlinn
Release Date : 2013-08-06
An Introduction To Scottish Ethnology written by Alexander Fenton and has been published by Birlinn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-06 with History categories.
The publication of An Introduction to Scottish Ethnology sees the completion of the fourteen-volume Scottish Life and Society series, originally conceived by the eminent ethnologist Professor Alexander Fenton. The series explores the many elements in Scottish history, language and culture which have shaped the identity of Scotland and Scots at local, regional and national level, placing these in an international context. Each of the thirteen volumes already published focuses on a particular theme or institution within Scottish society. This introduction provides an overview of the discipline of ethnology as it has developed in Scotland and more widely, the sources and methods for its study, and practical guidance on the means by which it can be examined within its constituent genres, based on the experience of those currently working with ethnological materials. Theory and practice are presented in an accessible fashion, making it an ideal companion for the student, the scholar and the interested amateur alike.
The Hardest Winter
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Author : Carole Hamilton
language : en
Publisher: Leamington Books
Release Date : 2022-12-28
The Hardest Winter written by Carole Hamilton and has been published by Leamington Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-28 with Fiction categories.
The Hardest Winter by Carole Hamilton is a beautifully and realistically drawn novella, showing the hardships of farming life in Scotland today. Fiona and Drew live and work on a Scottish cattle farm. Beauty contrasts with the never ending chores and muck. Fiona is suffocated by the monotony of the endless tasks both in the farmhouse and outside. The continual preparation of meals, cleaning, feeding calves and helping with farm chores leaves her exhausted. At other times she is exhilarated by the magic of the changing seasons and landscape. Often she feels trapped in the repetitive, isolated environment that doesn't offer much scope for interaction with others. When she gets the chance to escape the mundane, her melancholy lifts. Birth and death infiltrate her life till the harshest of winters with painful circumstances arrive. With this adversity there is always hope of a new future just as winter will always turn to spring. The ritual of the farming year, ploughing, planting and harvesting are linked to love, loss and new life. Fiona's life is caught in this exquisite and intricate web.
The Scottish World
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Author : Billy Kay
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2011-12-02
The Scottish World written by Billy Kay and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-02 with History categories.
'Thaim wi a guid Scots tongue in their heid are fit tae gang ower the warld' In The Scottish World, renowned broadcaster Billy Kay takes us on a global journey of discovery, highlighting the extraordinary influence the Scots have had on communities and cultures on almost every continent. While others have questioned the self-confidence of the Scots, Kay has travelled the world from Bangkok to Brazil, Warsaw to Waikiki and found ringing endorsements for the integrity and intellect, the poetry and passion of the Scottish people in every country he has visited. He expands people's view of Scotland by relating remarkable stories of the wealthy Scottish merchant community in Gdansk; of national geniuses of Scots descent, such as Lermontov in Russia and Grieg in Norway; of an American Civil War blamed on Sir Walter Scott and initiated in the St Andrew's Society of Charleston; of inspirational missionaries in Calabar and Budapest; of Scotch professors establishing football in soccer strongholds such as Barcelona and São Paulo; of pioneers like Sandeman and Cockburn, and the Scottish roots of many of the great wines of Europe; and of their amazing involvement in liberation movements in Malawi, Chile, Peru, Greece, Corsica and India. The Scottish World is a celebration of the enormous contribution the Scots have made to the modern world.