Book Description
Providing all the information that any reader could want on the origins of the Highland Games, their rules, their background and their flavor, including the first comprehensive directory of the Highland Games held around the world.
Author : Michael Brander
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 27,48 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780862413026
Providing all the information that any reader could want on the origins of the Highland Games, their rules, their background and their flavor, including the first comprehensive directory of the Highland Games held around the world.
Author : Cornelia Rankin Groves
Publisher :
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 20,35 MB
Release : 1993*
Category : Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
ISBN :
Author : Linda J. Purves
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 50,79 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Highland games
ISBN : 143434553X
"A fun introduction to traditional Highland Games...an informative guide for young readers and a wonderfully illustrated keepsake for all" Scottish Games Association (governing body of Highland Games)
Author : Charlie Allan
Publisher :
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 15,94 MB
Release : 1977
Category : Highland games
ISBN :
Author : Emily Ann Donaldson
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 26,87 MB
Release : 1999-03-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781455611713
"This is a work of great value to all who seek knowledge of Scottish-American events, and who wish to understand what surely must be one of the most interesting, colorful, and evident ethnic occurrences in the U.S." -W. R. McLeod vice-chairman, Dunvegan Foundation Clan McLeod "The author's enthusiasm for the Scottish Highland Games, and indeed her expertise, are reflected in this long-awaited work. All who are interested in the story of this enduring and popular festival will be grateful to Ann Donaldson for her conscientious research. It is a fine tribute to those Americans of Scottish descent who have contributed to keep this unique aspect of their culture vibrantly alive in the New World." -Gerald Redmond author of The Sporting Scots of Nineteenth Century Canada Discover the Scottish Highland Games, celebrated in over thirty U.S. states every year. Participants compete in the caber toss, Highland dancing, piping and drumming, fiddling, and many more competitive and non-competitive events. The Scottish Highland Games in America recognizes the players and events that keep the modern Games alive and exciting. Readers will discover the history of the Games, rooted in Scotland and celebrated in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries where Scots have settled. A complete state-by-state listing of the Games and their events is also provided. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Emily Ann Donaldson is a devoted Games fan, a participant in Scottish country dancing, and a member of several Scottish associations.
Author : Gareth Ainsworth
Publisher : Pendragon Consulting, LLC
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 18,14 MB
Release : 2020-12-20
Category :
ISBN : 9781735688565
Are you looking for more information about the Highland Games? Learn more about this Scottish heritage today!The Highland Games, when and how did they get their start and how did they develop into the modern day Games? How many events are there? How can I find a Scottish clan that is associated with the various tartans? Gareth Ainsworth answers these questions and many more in The Highland Games, a beginner's guide to history, kilts & throwing. Gareth is a multi-faceted man that loves to share his experiences in the Highland Games, the history, kilts and more, on his podcast The Kilted Patriot and now this book.Inside, you'll discover: The history of the Highland Games.An overview of the games, the basics, governing bodies for the Games, and the different classes.How to get started.Where should you buy a kilt, how you should buy one, and what you wear under a kilt.And more?This book will also include a 12-month game planning calendar as well as a 12-week training log to practice and prepare for the big day.Get your copy of The Highland Games, a beginner's guide to history, kilts & throwing now to learn more about this part of Scottish history.
Author : Daniel McKim
Publisher :
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 45,59 MB
Release : 2017-06-17
Category :
ISBN : 9781548186487
For more than 13 years Daniel McKim has refined his technique across all nine events in the Scottish Highland Games. Over that time period, he's accumulated four professional World Championships and six professional National Championships. He remains one of only five men in history to ever win three or more world titles. Known most for his hammer (world records) and caber tossing prowess, McKim dives into all the events in this book, breaking down each and every one to the very smallest detail. His book is best used in conjunction with his library of informative videos on YouTube and other social media platforms. From a first-time thrower to a seasoned veteran, every heavy athlete can pull a nugget or two out of this training manual.
Author : Victoria Saxon
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 25,87 MB
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1465498753
Get to know the Disney Princesses as you relive special moments from your favorite films. DK's updated Disney Princess: The Essential Guide is the ultimate companion to Disney's much-loved Princess movies, now featuring Merida from Brave and the latest princess to be officially inaugurated: Moana. Enter the magical worlds of Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Merida, and Moana and find out everything you ever wanted to know about the lives, loyal friends, and fiercest enemies of your favorite Disney Princesses. With stunning artwork, readers will be transported to enchanted royal kingdoms with this irresistible book.
Author : Clark McGinn
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 38,3 MB
Release : 2013-07-22
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1909912344
What makes the Ultimate Scot? Is it the ability to identify a tartan pattern from 50 yards? Maybe it's being able to recite the two forgotten verses of Auld Lang Syne? Or perhaps it's knowing your single malt from a double malt? The Ultimate Guide to Being Scottish examines in hilarious detail the history, politics and traditions that make Scots great. Exploring the best of scottish culture, this book focuses on the celebrations that Scots have made their own, from Hogmanay to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Mixing fact and practical hints (like the ideal recipe for boiled sheep's head) with witty banter, The Ultimate Guide to Being Scottish is perfect for injecting Scotland's unique and beloved brand of merriment into life.
Author : William Donaldson
Publisher : Polygon
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 33,56 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Bagpipe
ISBN : 9781904607762
Combining newspaper and manuscript evidence from the pipers themselves with a range of historical sources, the author harnesses the insights of the practical player to those of the historian and provides a fresh account of the players and their musical traditions, which have previously been the subject of much myth-making.