This compendium of biographical portraits includes names like Robert the Bruce, Andrew Carnegie, John Knox, John Marshall, Ulysses S. Grant, Edvard Grieg, Martha Graham, Jackson Pollock, and Thomas Edison, whose achievements have won national freedom, built empires, reformed religion, defined justice, become presidents, composed music, revolutionized dance, redefined art, made pictures move, and built engines run by steam--along with ninety more Scots worldwide who have altered the way all of us live our lives.
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This compendium of biographical portraits includes names like Robert the Bruce, Andrew Carnegie, John Knox, John Marshall, Ulysses S. Grant, Edvard Grieg, Martha Graham, Jackson Pollock, and Thomas Edison, whose achievements have won national freedom, built empires, reformed religion, defined justice, become presidents, composed music, revolutionized dance, redefined art, made pictures move, and built engines run by steam--along with ninety more Scots worldwide who have altered the way all of us live our lives.
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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. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN: 0786707704.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7? "-9? " tall; Type: Hardback First Carrol & Graf Publishers Edition. Hardcover Book and Dust Jacket in Fine Condition. Adam Smith, Rachel Carson, Edgar Allan Poe--what do they all have in common? Scottish ancestry. From the battle-scarred Robert the Bruce who won Scotland's independence from England in the 14th century, to the military exploits of John Paul Jones in the American Revolution, Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil War, and General MacArthur in WW II and Korea, this volume crosses centuries and circles the world in its presentation of the 100 most influential Scots. 444 pages including Notes, Bibliography and Index. 9.5 x 6.25 inches. Carroll & Graf Publishers, New York, 2000.
