The Little History of Aberdeenshire

Duncan Harley takes the reader on a grand tour through Aberdeenshire's fascinating and rich history, culminating in a collection of stories and facts that will make you marvel at the events this county has witnessed. Read about the Beaker People, blue-painted Picts and the Roman legionnaires who tried, but ultimately failed to subdue the local populace. William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Donald Trump inhabit these pages alongside tales of Bloody Harlaw, the Herschip of Buchan and the battle of Mons Graupius. Discover the painter priest of Macduff, the English Dillinger, the famous diggers of Inverurie's George Square and the strange tale of how Lawrence of Arabia 'got his scuds' over at Collieston. The Little History of Aberdeenshire is guaranteed to enthral both residents and visitors alike.

ISBN:	9780750989299
Publisher:	The History Press
Imprint:	The History Press
Published date:	29 Mar 2019
DEWEY:	941.24
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	191
Weight:	320g
Height:	138mm
Width:	205mm
Spine width:	13mm

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