SCOTLANDS FORGOTTEN PAST

A charming, lively and often amusing tour of thirtysix forgotten episodes and overlooked people and places of Scottish history.While Scotlands history cannot be separated from its kings and queens, saints, and warriors, there is a rich story to tell about the countrys lesserknown places, people, and events. This colorful history of Scotland from awardwinning writer Alistair Moffat chooses episodes, halfforgotten or misunderstood, that have been submerged by the wash of history. Bringing these stories to light and to life, this entertaining book reveals the richness and complexity of this nation on the northwest edge of Europe.Moffat takes us from the geological formation of the land that makes up Scotland to the first evidence of human habitation and then up to modern times. In the process our discoveries include: the cave of headless children; the origins of the Scottish kings and the real heroes of Scottish independence; the invention of tartan and the romance of the Highlands; Scotlands answer to Shakespeare; the many US presidents with Scottish heritage, and other fascinating tales brought to life by Joe McLarens attractive woodcutstyle illustrations. Even the most knowledgeable history buff will experience a sense of newfound knowledge and appreciation for this unique country, its history, and its people. 37 illustrations