The Magicians Of Scotland

Author : Ron Butlin
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-24
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780857908919

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The Magicians of Scotland by Ron Butlin Pdf

“A lively collection of poems that will entertain, move and frequently amuse.” —Alexander McCall Smith The author of The Magicians of Edinburgh returns with a new volume that celebrates and interrogates Scotland and its people at a crucial turning point in their history. Themes explored include the country’s past, present, and future, its landscape and its people, its myths and its politics—from Bannockburn, Flodden to Faslane, the Loch Ness Monster, wind farms, Hutton to Higgs, Bonnie Prince Charlie to Donald Trump. Accessible, serious yet entertaining, it reminds us that “Butlin is the best, the most productive Scottish poet of his generation” (Douglas Dunn).

Author : Ron Butlin
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-24
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780857908919

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The Magicians of Scotland by Ron Butlin Pdf

Following on from the runaway success of The Magicians of Edinburgh, renowned poet and novelist Ron Butlin conjures up Scotland's past, present and future in this new collection. From Skara Brae and the Roman invasion to the independence referendum and beyond, the former Edinburgh Makar explores what Scotland means to itself and to the outside world. With his customary wit and insight, he takes a good hard look at some of its magicians – from James Hutton to Professor Peter Higgs, from Robert Burns to Dame Elizabeth Blackadder and even Tony Blair. Underlying all these poems is a deep love for Scotland's uniqueness, and its magic!

Author : Robert Louis Stevenson,John Buchan,George MacDonald,Walter Scott,J. M. Barrie
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 15244 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547720935

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The Magic of Scotland - 70+ Scottish Historical Novels, Adventure Classics & Romance Novels by Robert Louis Stevenson,John Buchan,George MacDonald,Walter Scott,J. M. Barrie Pdf

This eBook collection has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped Catriona Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale Weir of Hermiston Walter Scott: Waverley Guy Mannering The Antiquary Rob Roy Ivanhoe Kenilworth The Pirate The Fortunes of Nigel Peveril of the Peak Quentin Durward St. Ronan's Well Redgauntlet Woodstock The Fair Maid of Perth Anne of Geierstein Old Mortality The Black Dwarf The Heart of Midlothian The Bride of Lammermoor A Legend of Montrose Count Robert of Paris Castle Dangerous The Monastery The Abbot The Betrothed The Talisman John Buchan: The Thirty-Nine Steps The Three Hostages Huntingtower Castle Gay The Power-House John Macnab Sir Quixote of the Moors John Burnet of Barns A Lost Lady of Old Years The Half-Hearted Salute to Adventurers Midwinter Witch Wood The Free Fishers Anna Buchan: Olivia in India The Setons Penny Plain Ann and Her Mother Pink Sugar The Proper Place The Day of Small Things Priorsford Taken by the Hand Jane's Parlour The House That Is Our Own George MacDonald: David Elginbrod Alec Forbes of Howglen Robert Falconer Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood What's Mine's Mine The Elect Lady Heather and Snow Salted with Fire Malcolm The Marquis of Lossie Sir Gibbie Donal Grant J. M. Barrie: Auld Licht Idylls A Window in Thrums The Little Minister Sentimental Tommy Tommy and Grizel

Author : George W. Macpherson
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781912387298

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The Old Grey Magician by George W. Macpherson Pdf

Fionn Cycle: A loose collection of tales originating in Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man which surround hunter-warrior leader Fionn, his band of men and his poet son, Ossian.Old Grey Magician: A mystical, morally ambivalent figure who appears throughout Celtic mythology; in Ireland he is the Dark Druid, and often he appears as a seabird. The shapeshifting sorcerer is a thorn in Fionn's side, solving impossible problems but always asking too much in return.George W Macpherson has been telling the traditional tales of Fionn and the Fianna for years, artfully drawing in audiences with his storytelling talent. Gathered from sources all over the country and occasionally beyond, and collected here for the first time, the Old Grey Magician's exploits offer a fascinating insight into the traditions of Scotland and the development of oral storytelling. Introduced and situated in physical and literary history by Donald Smith, this collection reminds us of the importance of retaining the stories that shaped us.

Author : Ron Butlin
Publisher : Birlinn Publishers
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Scotland
ISBN : 1846972914

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The Magicians of Scotland by Ron Butlin Pdf

The Magicians of Scotland will build upon the success of The Magicians of Edinburgh (reprinted five times) and on that book's critical acclaim. Ron Butlin is the Edinburgh Makar and this collection will have an Edinburgh emphasis while seeking to celebrate and interrogate Scotland and its people at a crucial turning point in our country's history. Just as The Magicians of Edinburgh's themes ranged from Sir Walter Scott to the new Parliament, from Greyfriar's Bobby to the trams, the themes of the new collection will include Scotland's past, present and future, its landscape and people, its myths and politics - from Bannockburn, Flodden to Faslane, the Loch Ness Monster, wind farms, Hutton to Higgs, Bonnie Prince Charlie to Donald Trump. It will be accessible, serious and entertaining.

Author : Ron Butlin
Publisher : Birlinn Limited
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 1846972361

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The Magicians of Edinburgh by Ron Butlin Pdf

In this sparkling new collection of poems about the city in the 21st century, renowned poet and novelist Ron Butlin draws on his experience as Edinburgh's Makar, or Poet Laureate. With verve and wit, Butlin leads the reader on a journey through multi-faceted Edinburgh, a place of sweeping vistas and strip bars, grand towers and failed tramlines, world heritage and homelessness. Underlying all these poems, whether satirical or celebratory, is a deep love for the architecture, landscape, and people of Scotland's capital city.

Author : Greer Macallister
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781402298691

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The Magician's Lie by Greer Macallister Pdf

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER! "This is a book in which storylines twist, spiral and come together again in an ending as explosive as a poof of smoke from your chimney...or a top hat."—Oprah.com Master of historical fiction Greer Macallister weaves the tale of a notorious female illusionist who stands accused of her husband's murder—and she has only one night to convince a small-town policeman of her innocence. The Amazing Arden is the most famous female illusionist of the early 20th century, renowned for sawing a man in half on stage. One night in Waterloo, Iowa, with young policeman Virgil Holt in the audience, the magician swaps her trademark saw for a fire ax. Is it a new version of the illusion, or an all-too-real murder? When Arden's husband is found lifeless beneath the stage later that night, the answer seems clear. But when Virgil happens upon the fleeing magician and takes her into custody, she has a very different story to tell. Even handcuffed and alone, Arden is far from powerless-and what she reveals seems unbelievable. Over the course of one eerie night, Virgil must decide whether to turn the illusionist in or set her free... and it will take all he has to see through the smoke and mirrors. Water for Elephants meets The Night Circus in The Magician's Lie, a spellbinding historical adventure of deception, fact, and the surprising number of truths in between. Also by Greer Macallister: Girl in Disguise Woman 99

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BC Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1780276567

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Magic Painting Book: Scottish Nature by Anonim Pdf

Let your children discover all of the most iconic Scottish animals with this remarkable magic painting book!Discover the majestic red deer, playful otter and the amazing Highland cow with the magic paint brush! Go on a journey through all the animals, big and small, in this exquisite and stimulating book that will entertain children of all ages.Just dip the brush (included with the book) in water and apply directly to the page to bring the illustrations to vibrant life!

Author : Lori Zuppinger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0995979901

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The Magicians' Card by Lori Zuppinger Pdf

"Contemporary fantasy novel about a troupe of magicians visiting the Isle of Lewis in Scotland."--

Author : George W. Macpherson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Celts
ISBN : 1910745413

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The Old Grey Magician by George W. Macpherson Pdf

George Macpherson connects us with Scotland's oldest legends and traditions. His stories of Fionn and the Old Grey Magician reclaim a world of heroic exploits and honour, of wizardry, and druidic mystery.

Author : Dennis Hardley,Lucinda Hawksley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2001-06-01
Category : Scotland
ISBN : 1842040294

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Magic and Mystery of Scotland by Dennis Hardley,Lucinda Hawksley Pdf

Author : Ron Butlin
Publisher : Birlinn Publishers
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1780275579

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The Little Book of Scottish Rain by Ron Butlin Pdf

Bleeters come and bleeters go, they never, never stay -if it's not raining nowmore rain is on the way.It's widely reported that Eskimos have over 50 words for snow. Given the equivalent ubiquity of rain in Britain's northern climes, it is not surprising that Scots have coined just as many (and possibly many more) expressions for the many different types of precipitation that fall from our skies.In this book Ron Butlin introduces 50 of the most colourful Scottish words for rain in humorous and memorable verse, imaginatively accompanied with illustrations by Tim Kirby.

Author : Edinburgh sabbath school teachers' union
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1094 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1861
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555026998

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Scottish sabbath school teachers' magazine by Edinburgh sabbath school teachers' union Pdf

Author : Leitch Ritchie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1836
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0023990028

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The Magician by Leitch Ritchie Pdf

Author : William Beattie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1838
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BAB:1006573970

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Scotland, 2 by William Beattie Pdf