The Book of Scottish Anecdote: Humorous, Social, Legendary and Historical (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169373426)

The Book of Scottish Anecdote: Humorous, Social, Legendary and Historical is a collection of anecdotes compiled by Alexander Hislop. The book contains a wide range of stories from Scottish history, folklore, and daily life, covering a variety of topics such as politics, religion, sports, and more. The anecdotes are presented in a humorous and entertaining manner, making the book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in Scottish culture and history. The author has also included some of his own personal experiences and observations, adding a unique perspective to the collection. Overall, The Book of Scottish Anecdote is a fascinating and entertaining read that provides a glimpse into the rich and diverse history of Scotland.1888. A wonderful collection of Scottish Anecdotes. One example is A Good Excuse: A case was called in the Court of Session one day, when the agent for one of the parties asked for a delay in the trial, alleging as a reason that the wife of his client was dead. Ay, Mr. X, said the judge, that's a grand excuse; I wish we had a one like it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alexander Hislop
ISBN-10: 1169373429
ISBN-13: 9781169373426
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 762
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.36lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.63d