Michael Steven Newton

The Everyday Life of the Clans of the Scottish Highlands (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

There are millions of people whose ancestors originated in the Scottish Highlands, but few reliable guides about the daily lives of the people of this region, their vibrant culture, and their storied history during the era of the clan system.

This book by award-winning scholar Dr. Michael Newton provides keys that unlock the mysteries of Scottish Highland heritage, answering such basic questions as: How did the division between the Highlands and Lowlands emerge in Scotland? Where do Highland surnames come from? What stories did people tell about the origins of clans and how should we interpret them today? How did the clan system really work? How did Highlanders provide food, shelter, and clothing for themselves? What did Highlanders do to commemorate birth, marriage, and death?

These questions and others are answered for a general readership, especially by providing primary sources written by Highlanders themselves that open a window into their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This book is a must-have for all those who want a deeper understanding of Scottish Highland heritage.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Michael Newton
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Januar 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780971385832
• Artikelnr.: 58487371

Autorenporträt

Dr. Michael Newton earned a Ph.D. in Celtic Studies from the University of Edinburgh, with a focus on Scottish Gaelic Studies. He is a fluent Scottish Gaelic speaker who has pioneered the study of materials from the margins of the Gaelic world, especially the North American diaspora, and has published a multitude of books and articles on a variety of topics. He was recognized with the inaugural Saltire Award from the Scottish Heritage Center of St. Andrews University, Laurinburg, North Carolina, in 2014 for outstanding contributions to the preservation and interpretation of Scottish history and culture. In 2018 he received the International Award at the annual Gaelic Awards ceremony in Glasgow, Scotland, for contributions to the wider Gaelic community.