Seeking to close a travel-writing gap of over a hundred years, H. V. Morton goes In Search of Scotland, a land to which he is a complete stranger. The result is a characteristically engaging adventure in a landscape at turns 'enchanting' and 'without mercy'. Amongst many entertaining encounters, he describes a 'sincere Scottish breakfast' served beneath a portrait of Queen Victoria, sings Jacobite rebel songs late into the night at a hotel in Fort Augustus and comes across 'the most grotesque signpost in the British Isles': ...
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Seeking to close a travel-writing gap of over a hundred years, H. V. Morton goes In Search of Scotland, a land to which he is a complete stranger. The result is a characteristically engaging adventure in a landscape at turns 'enchanting' and 'without mercy'. Amongst many entertaining encounters, he describes a 'sincere Scottish breakfast' served beneath a portrait of Queen Victoria, sings Jacobite rebel songs late into the night at a hotel in Fort Augustus and comes across 'the most grotesque signpost in the British Isles': 'The Village of Glencoe, Scene of The Famous Massacre, Teas and Refreshments, Tobacco and Cigarettes'. Anecdotal, leisurely, full of character and event, insight and opinion, this is travel writing of the very highest order. In 1933 H. V. Morton re-visited Scotland and wrote a companion book called In Scotland Again.
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Good. No Jacket. Size: 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo); 1952 printing. Marks on the covers Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
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1968 printing. A hardback volume in Good to Very Good condition, minor bumps to lower corners, interior beautifully clean and bright, in a dustjacket with some wear and tear at top and base spine. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (the pictures you see on Alibris are NOT our own).
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust Jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
Thoroughly enjoyed re-visiting Scotland. A mix of everything - history, culture, nature, people. You really feel you are travelling along with him.
I have now received others of his books which are also wonderful.
barnutt
Mar 30, 2009
A Trip Through Scotland in 1928
This is more than a travelogue...much more. Morton is well-versed in Scottish history, and as he motors the length and breadth of Scotland, he regales the reader with tales from its past...wars and royalty and superstions, customs. He stays with locals and describes their daily lives and listens to their tales. And what a pleasure to follow his progress by a detailed map of Scotland. This is beautiful picture of a time and place which is no more, causing the reader to feel nostalgic for what she has never known. I first read Morton's "In Search of England" which so enjoyable that I bought all his "In Search of...." books. His wit and humor and erudition make for a thoroughly delightful and informative read, and I'm looking forward to reading everything Morton wrote.
