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1	The last of the chiefs : Alasdair Ranaldson Macdonell of Glengarry 1773-1828 more books like this by Brian D. Osborne see all copies from $3.25! new only from $5.73! \| first editions
2	Scotch Obsessions more books like this by Brian D Osborne, Ronald Armstrong This is an investigation into the Scots and their many and varied obessions, accompanied by relevant quotations from poets, novelists and writers. This book explores the beliefs, habits, passions and phobias which have influenced and formed the Scottish character throughout the centuries. Famous obessions such as sport, England, money and drink ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.25! \| first editions
3	Wicked Men and Fools: An Anthology of Scottish Crime more books like this by Ronald Armstrong (Editor), Brian D Osborne (Editor) This anthology ranges from the criminal mind through treason, feud and foray to detection and law enforcement and, finally, judgement. see all copies from $11.94! new only from $14.50! \| first editions
4	Scottish Dates more books like this by Brian D Osborne, Ronald Armstrong This entertaining and original compendium provides essential information on pivotal moments, major personalities and absurd incidents in Scotland's varied and colorful history. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $25.70!
5	Echoes of the Sea: Scotland and the Sea--An Anthology more books like this by Ronald Armstrong (Editor), Brian D Osborne (Editor) Scotland has a complex relationship with the sea. In this comprehensive anthology -- which includes writing from Buchan, Scott, Stevenson, Kipling -- the editors weave together poetry, prose, reportage and travel writing to reflect the power of the sea and its influence on Scotland. see all copies from $7.54! new only from $41.67!
6	Kingston : building on the past more books like this by Brian S. Osborne, Donald Swainson see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
7	Braxfield: The Hanging Judge?: The Life and Times of Lord Justice-Clerk Robert McQueen of Braxfield more books like this by Brian D. Osborne see all copies from $21.64! new only from $30.79! \| first editions
8	Glasgow a City at War more books like this by Brian D Osborne, Ronald Armstrong This work explores the impact of World War I and II on the city of Glasgow, its people and industries. In particular, it covers the importance of warship building in the Clyde shipyards, and the large-scale manufacture of artillery and munitions. It also covers the changing patterns of employment. see all copies from $28.47! new only from $31.64! \| first editions
9	Erchie: My Droll Friend more books like this by Neil Munro, Brian D Osborne (Editor), Ronald Armstrong (Editor) A worthy successor to the best-selling Para Handy. One hundred years after he first appeared in print, Erchie brilliantly displays Munro's gift for humour and characterisation as well as providing a marvellous insight into the Scotland of the time. Erchie Macpherson, Glasgow waiter and Kirk Deacon, first appeared in the Glasgow Evening News in ... see all copies from $14.28! new only from $14.28! \| SVS
10	The Clyde at War more books like this by Ronald Armstrong, Brian D Osborne The river Clyde and its estuary played a central part in both World War I and World War II. The major air base at Prestwick, the centre for commando training at Inveraray, the terminal point for Atlantic convoys at the Tail of the Bank and the Gare Loch, the major British military port of World War II, were all of vital significance to the Allied ... see all copies from $19.08! new only from $31.74!
11	The Scottish Heather Book more books like this by Brian D Osborne The purple glow of heather-clad hillsides in summertime is one of Scotland's best-known and most beautiful sights. This delightful treatise on the flower follows Scottish heather on a journey through its colorful history as an integral part of Scottish heritage, its deeply entrenched place in poetry and song, its significant role in the economy of ... see all copies from $5.17! new only from $5.99! \| SVS
12	The Clyde at War more books like this by Brian D Osborne, Ronald Armstrong The major air base at Prestwick, the centre for commando training at Inveraray, the terminal point for Atlantic convoys at the Tail of the Bank and of course the Gare Loch, the major British military port of the Second World War, were all of vital significance to the Allied cause. On both banks of the river the ships that fed and protected Britain ... see all copies from $16.60! new only from $16.60! \| first editions
13	The Sault Ste. Marie Canal : a chapter in the history of Great Lakes transport more books like this by Brian S. Osborne, Donald Swainson see all copies from $11.95! first editions
14 view cover	The ingenious Mr Bell : a life of Henry Bell (1767-1830), pioneer of steam navigation more books like this by Brian D. Osborne see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.00! \| first editions
15 view cover	Cradle of the Scots: An Argyll Anthology more books like this by Ronald Armstrong (Editor), Ronald Renton (Editor), Brian D Osborne (Editor) Argyll is the enduring heartland, the birthplace of the Scottish nation and is renowned for its stunning natural beauty. The pieces in this book, produced by many of Scotland's finest writers, offer a diverse and fascinating look at the literary accomplishments of the western highlanders. From Adomnan in the seventh century to Naomi Mitchison in ... see all copies from $13.65! new only from $13.65! \| first editions
16 view cover	The Great Push more books like this by Patrick MacGill, Brian D Osborne (Introduction by) In 1915 "Patrick MacGill", the 'navvy poet', whose autobiographical novel (Children of the Dead End) about his life as a potato harvester and roadworker in Scotland, had been a publishing sensation the year before, enlisted as a private in the London Irish Rifles. He was sent to the front line in France, where, between raids in the ghastly ... see all copies from $24.51! first editions
17 view cover	Mungo's City: A Glasgow Anthology more books like this by Ronald Armstrong (Editor), Brian D Osborne (Editor) Rich, wide-ranging anthology celebrating the great diversity of the Glasgow experience from poets to politicians, from estates to slums. see all copies from $5.82!
18 view cover	That Vital Spark: The Neil Munro Anthology more books like this by Neil Munro, Brian D Osborne (Editor), Ronald Armstrong Neil Munro's reputation fluctuated wildly: an immensely successful novelist in the early years of the twentieth century, he was attacked in the 1920s by Hugh MacDiarmid for not addressing contemporary Highland issues. At his death in 1930 he was commonly referred to as the heir to Scott and Stevenson, but by the 1980s the novels which built that ... see all copies from $36.23! new only from $36.23!
19 view cover	Writing Biography and Autobiography more books like this by Brian D. Osborne Many of us have wanted to write a life-story but have been unsure how to set about it or how to bring such a project to completion. Whether you are planning to write about your own family or research the life of a famous historical figure, this book will assist, advise and encourage you. The author looks at all aspects of writing biography and ... see all copies from $12.71! new only from $21.34!
20	Glasgow's river more books like this by Brian D. Osborne, Iain Quinn, Donald Robertson see all copies from $14.00!
21	Scotland's Great Ships more books like this by Brian D Osborne From the Celtic sea-farers to the Cutty Sark and the Royal Yacht Britannia - Osborne and Armstrong champion great ships. Combining the ships' histories with their involvement and significance in Scottish life and imagination, this is a unique study of Scotland's oft forgotten maritime legacy. Not just a book for ship enthusiasts, this lavishly ... see all copies from $32.85! new only from $32.85!
22 view cover	Glasgow at War more books like this by Brian D Osborne The citizens of Glasgow were affected by war in a variety of ways: the topics covered are wide ranging and include the role of Volunteer Defence Forces and the Home Guard; changing patterns of employment, especially for women, in factories, munitions and nursing; the fear and devastation caused by air raids and the experience of evacuation; and of ... see all copies from $32.81! new only from $32.81!
23	The Sporting Scot more books like this by Brian D Osborne This work celebrates Scots' literary love affair with sport in all of its many forms. It includes selcted writings from novels, short stories and light verse, together with journalism, reports, and analysis about sport. It also reflects an awareness that journalism and literature sometimes overlap. see all copies from $2.34! new only from $15.64! \| first editions
24 view cover	Discovering Scottish Writers more books like this by Alan Reid (Editor), Brian D Osborne (Editor) Eighty great Scottish authors from the 14th to 20th centuries are discussed and set in their literary, historical and cultural contexts by a specially selected group of contributors. Illustrated. see all copies from $2.86! new only from $16.78!
25	Scotland 1939 more books like this by Brian D. Osborne, Robert Craig, Scottish Library Association see all copies from $11.94! new only from $13.58!

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