Beastly Edinburgh
$42.27
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
15 March 2022
Summary
The sight, sound, and smell of animals are a part of the story of every great city – and are also part of its hidden history. The royal standard of Scotland features a lion rampant, and Edinburgh can trace its earliest depiction of the beast to the Roman occupation – long before Scotland evolved into a nation.
As marks of prestige and respect, animals are highlighted in many public sculptures, bas-reliefs, and other artworks throughout the city. For centuries, animals such as horses w…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781398107304 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1398107301 |
| Author: | Barclay Price |
| Publisher: | Amberley Publishing |
| Imprint: | Amberley Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 15 March 2022 |
| Weight: | 282g |
| Dimensions: | 165mm x 234mm |
| Series: | Beastly |
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Barclay Price
Barclay Price is the author of ‘The Chinese in Britain’ and ‘Beastly Edinburgh’ for Amberley, along with numerous articles for journals and magazines, and is the author of Running a Workshop, published by the Crafts Council, that sold over five thousand copies. Before retiring he was a senior arts administrator and served on the board of Creative Scotland - Scotland’s arts council. ‘The Chinese in Britain’ developed from research for Edinburgh World Heritage into the life of a single Chinese immigrant to Scotland and expanded to cover other stories from across the United Kingdom.
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