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From: Stuart Nixon< >
Subject: FS: SCOTTISH BOOKS
Date: 3 Jun 1998 10:53:57 -0700

FS: THE LATEST BOOKS ON SCOTLAND AND THE SCOTS, FOR FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCHERS
from HEARTHSTONE BOOKSHOP

NEW!-- SCOTTISH QUAKERS AND EARLY AMERICA, 1650-1700 by David Dobson. 52 pp.,
ill., 1998. This list, alphabetical by surname, gives information on Friends in
Scotland prior to 1700, and those Quakers of Scots origin settling in East New
Jersey in the 1680s. Sources are cited. Paper. (Item #: ST-935 $10.95)

BACK IN PRINT!! -- THE CLANS, SEPTS & REGIMENTS OF THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS by Frank
Adam. xii, 624 pp., ill., ind., rep. 1998 (1970). Although Adam's book was
originally published in 1908 in Great Britain, this is a reprint of the Eighth
Edition, revised by Sir Thomas Innes of Learney. This is a comprehensive work,
treating the history of the ancient clan system and how it evolved, Highland garb
and customs, septs, clan law, tartans, Highland surnames and titles, and much
more. One section recounts the histories of the Highland regiments; another
illustrates and describes the armorial bearings of the clans. Even the war cries
(slogans), banners, music, and language of the Highland clans are dealt with.
Paper. (Item #: ST-128 $45.00)

AMERICAN DATA FROM THE ABERDEEN JOURNAL, 1748-1783 by David Dobson. 98 pp., 1998.
A brand-new offering from the eminent Mr. Dobson. Items from Scottish sources
referring to colonial America are here extracted from the earliest issues of
Scotland's oldest continuous newspaper. There are references to emigration,
felons, shipping, advertisements for indentured servants, details on Scots
regiments fighting in the French and Indian Wars and the American Revolution, news
of colonial events, reports of privateers, etc. Arranged chronologically, but
without an index. Paper. (Item #: ST-125 $14.00)

SHIPS FROM SCOTLAND TO AMERICA, 1628-1828 by David Dobson. 127 pp., 1998. Based
mostly on contemporary newspapers and some government records, since ship lists
did not exist for much of this period. The format is alphabetical by name of ship,
giving name of master, ports of departure and destination, date of sailing or
arrival, and reference to source. Paper. (Item #: ST-121 $20.00)

THE ORIGINAL SCOTS COLONISTS OF EARLY AMERICA: SUPPLEMENT, 1606-1707 by David
Dobson. xiv, 194 pp., 1998. This work adds to Mr. Dobson's earlier book,
"Original Scots Colonists of Early America, 1612-1783," and also contains
completely new information gleaned from recent research. This volume is
alphabetical by surname, listing all personal information found about each
individual in any of dozens of U.K. and U.S.sources, all cited. Paper. (Item #:
ST-122 $22.50)

CLANS AND TARTANS by Charles Maclean. 59 pp., ill., rep. 1997 (1995). A wee book
which explains the origins of clans and tartans, then provides illustrations in
both words and pictures. Double-page spreads comprise thumb-nail sketches of the
leading clans, their origins, anecdotes from their histories, and full-color
representations of their tartans. Cloth. (Item #: ST-110 $8.95)

MONUMENTS AND MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS IN SCOTLAND, Vol. I by Charles Rogers. xvi,
534 pp., ind., 1997 (1871). In its reprinted edition, entitled Scottish Monuments
and Tombstones. The Rev. Rogers spent 11 years compiling this information. Vol. I
covers about 250 parishes, grouped by county. There is a full index to the
parishes, cemeteries, and names of the interred who are discussed here. Vol. I
covers the counties (shires) of Ayr, Berwick, Dumfries, Edinburgh, Haddington,
Kirkcudbright, Lanark, Linlithgow, Peebles, Renfrew, Roxburgh, Selkirk, and
Wigton. Some inscriptions transcribed herein date from as far back as the 13th
century. Not every tombstone in every cemetery is transcribed, but a wealth of
local lore and history is presented for each place. See next entry for Vol. II.
Paper. (Item #: ST-108 $38.50)

MONUMENTS AND MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS IN SCOTLAND, Vol. II by Charles Rogers. xi,
439 pp., ind., 1997 (1872). In its reprinted edition, entitled Scottish Monuments
and Tombstones. See description under Vol. I (previous entry). An additional 250
parishes are treated in Vol. II. The counties (shires) covered in this volume are
Aberdeen, Argyle, Banff, Bute, Caithness, Clackmannan, Dumbarton, Elgin, Fife,
Forfar, Inverness, Kincardine, Kinross, Nairn, Orkney, Perth, Ross & Cromarty,
Stirling, and Sutherland. An appendix contains additional material from eight
counties discussed in Vol. I. Paper. (Item #: ST-109 $33.00)

TRACING YOUR SCOTTISH ANCESTRY - 2ND EDITION by Kathleen B. Cory. xiv, 233 pp.,
ill., ind., glossary, 1996. The author, a genealogist based in Edinburgh, shares
her years of experience here, with advice not only on sources of information in
Scotland but on research strategies for working in Scottish records. This latest
edition explains the computer index program now in operation at New Register
House, Edinburgh, Scotland. The book includes a very helpful list of Scottish
parishes and counties. Paper. (Item #: ST-056 $16.95)

A LITTLE HISTORY OF SCOTLAND by David Ross & Patrick Billington. 58 pp., ill.,
1995. The story of Scotland from ancient to modern times, beautifully illustrated
with watercolor paintings. Nice gift book. Cloth. (Item #: ST-119 $8.95)

CELTIC BABY NAMES--TRADITIONAL FIRST NAMES FROM IRELAND, SCOTLAND, WALES,
BRITTANY, CORNWALL AND THE ISLE OF MAN by Judy Sierra. 121 pp., ind., 1997. Some
Celtic names can be traced back 2,000 years to a time when everyone understood
their meanings. Dr. Sierra, a specialist in early Celtic languages, folklore, and
related fields, has gathered a treasury of names that are "unique, authentic, and
brimming with historical and mythical associations." The pronunciation of each
name is supplied, along with its meaning and history. Paper. (Item #: IR-125
$14.95)

SCOTTISH SURNAMES & FAMILIES by Donald Whyte. 312 pp., ind., 1996. An
authoritative and detailed work by a renowned Scottish researcher, this is an
informative and entertaining dictionary of the most popular Scottish surnames. A
two-page spread is devoted to each name, giving its derivation and some history of
the families who have borne it. Paper. (Item #: ST-114 $15.95)

SCOTTISH SURNAMES by David Dorward. 70 pp., ill., ind., 1978. A dictionary-style
guide to names found in Scotland, some of which are native, others included
because they came in with immigrants, had famous bearers, or illustrate curious
features of history or derivation. Paper. ST-115 $9.95

SCOTLAND'S PLACE-NAMES--Expanded Edition by David Dorward. 171 pp., ind., maps,
1995. A dictionary-style exposition of place-name meanings. This is a fascinating
book that is difficult to put down. Rather than treat each place individually, Mr.
Dorward supplies root words and traces them back to their Celtic, Gaelic, or Old
English roots, so that readers know at a glance the meanings of hundreds of area
and landscape names. Paper. (Item #: ST-116 $19.95)

THE SCOTS IN AMERICA--Historical Background, List of Documents, Extracts, and
Facsimiles by the Scottish Record Office. 38 pp., ill., 1994. Descriptions of
documents held by the Scottish Record Office, linking Scotland and what is now the
U.S. Sources are cited, and it is possible to secure photocopies of certain items.
Paper. (Item #: ST-118 $8.95)

THE EMIGRANTS--Historical Background, List of Documents, Extracts, and Facsimiles
by the Scottish Record Office. 48 pp., ill., biblio., 1994. Descriptions of
documents held by the Scottish Record Office, pertaining to emigrants from
Scotland to America. Many examples (letters, reports, legal documents, ads, etc.)
are also illustrated. Sources are cited. Just reading the descriptions of these
documents opens a window onto life and society in 18th and 19th century America.
Paper. (Item #: ST-117 $8.95)

HIGHLAND CLANSMAN, 1689-1746 by Stuart Reid & Angus McBride. 64 pp., ill.,
biblio., 1997. Generously illustrated, including 12 full-page colour plates. This
entry in the "Warrior Series" explains the weapons, dress, armour, and tactics of
highland clansmen, and contains a chronology of battles in which they fought.
Paper. (Item #: ST-113 $12.95)

THE SCOTTISH SETTLERS OF AMERICA--THE 17TH AND 18TH CENTURIES by Stephen M.
Millett. 234 pp., rep. 1998 (1996). The author is the editor of "U.S. Scots. The
Magazine of the Scottish-American Community." Dr. Millett also founded the
Scottish-American Studies Center, is a past convener of the Mid-Ohio Scottish
Heritage Association, and was regional commissioner of the Clan MacDougall
Society. His book covers the Scottish homeland and peoples; emigration; Scottish
settlements in the Chesapeake Bay area, the Carolinas and Georgia, New England and
N.Y., Penna., Del., and N.J. The role of Scots in the American Revolution is also
treated. There are lists of references after each chapter. Paper. (Item #: ST-124
$25.00)

SCOTTISH MARITIME RECORDS, 1600-1850 - A GUIDE FOR FAMILY HISTORIANS by David
Dobson. 32 pp., ill., rep. 1997 (1996). Dobson explains and tells where to locate
court records and other records pertaining to men who took to the sea (the Royal
Navy, the Merchant Navy, fishing, whaling, smuggling, slaving, privateering and
piracy, etc.) There are valuable bibliographies under each topic. He also lists
museums and archives. Paper. (Item #: ST-112 $8.50)

SCOTTISH SOLDIERS IN COLONIAL AMERICA--PART ONE AND PART TWO by David Dobson. 73
pp., ill., rep. 1997 (1995, 1997). Alphabetical lists of names found in manuscript
and printed publications, of Scots who served in any military capacity in the
colonies. Dobson supplies name, rank, unit, size and location of any land grant
awarded after service, and reference to source. Sometimes other data is given,
such as civilian occupation, names of family members, place from which the soldier
emigrated, place or cause of death, etc. Paper. (Item #: ST-111 $11.00)

THE GENERAL ARMORY OF ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, IRELAND, AND WALES--Comprising a Registry
of Armorial Bearings from the Earliest to the Present Time by Sir Bernard Burke.
lxxii, 1,185 pp., 1997 (1878). This renowned work, a collection of some 60,000
coats of arms, has aided many genealogists looking for British ancestors who were
noblemen or gentlemen. The three-volume set is arranged alphabetically, and
contains descriptions of coats of arms, crests, mottoes, etc. Some entries contain
data on family lines, titles, residence, etc. as well. A lengthy introduction
explains all aspects of heraldry, and includes an illustrated glossary. The print
in this set is clear but very small; we offer a full-page magnifier, #M-4, for
$4.95. Paper. (Item #: HE-901 $72.50)

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