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Glasgow by the Way, But
John Cairney
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Description for Glasgow by the Way, But
Paperback. Features a contemporary series of essays examining different aspects of Glasgow in a historical and cultural context, revealing a unique, amusing and sometimes critical, perspective of this city. This title pays an affectionate homage to Glasgow, with interesting details about the social, religious or architectural history of the city. Num Pages: 256 pages, Line. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 17. Weight in Grams: 202.
This is a book about Glasgow, but not your everyday history book. Glasgow By the Way But is a contemporary series of essays examining different aspects of Glasgow in a historical and cultural context, revealing a unique, amusing and sometimes critical, perspective of Cairney's beloved city. Those who remember John Cairney's performances and have read his other books will enjoy the insightful anecdotes from Cairney's career.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781906307103
SKU
V9781906307103
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Ref
99-50
About John Cairney
Perhaps best known for his role writing and starring in the 1968 Scottish Television adaptation 'Burns', presented as a six week serial, John Cairney is a passionate Scot, travelling the world spreading Scottish history abroad. Born and brought up in Glasgow but now living in New Zealand, Cairney has had the benefit of experiencing the city as one of its citizens and observing it from afar.Previous titles include On The Trail of Robert Burns, 0 946487 51 0, Immortal Memories, ISBN 1 842820 09 5, The Luath Burns Companion, 1 842820 00 1, and The Quest for Robert Louis Stevenson, 1 842820 85 0
Reviews for Glasgow by the Way, But
... a fervent homage to the city of his birth.' EVENING TIMES A good read, even to venerable Edinburghers. EDINBURGH EVENING TIMES 'I have the greatest pleasure in inviting you to read this tale of John Cairney's romance with Glasgow. It's pure dead brilliant! LIZ CAMERON, LORD PROVOST OF GLASGOW