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Great Scots Who Changed the World . . . And How You Can Too

Author: Mairi Kidd and Tom Morgan-Jones

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Incredible stories of the great Scots who changed the world we live in. Let the lives of these artists, explorers, poets, philosophers and engineers inspire YOU!

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Incredible stories of the great Scots who changed the world we live in. Let the lives of these artists, explorers, poets, philosophers and engineers inspire YOU!

Description

For all ages, a brilliant selection showcasing the innovations of Scots — well-known and less well-known, men and women alike — throughout the ages and in many different fields: from astronomy, philosophy and lighthouse design to technology, poetry and medicine. An afterword for everyone of 'an enquiring mind' offers insight on controversy and changing attitudes; for example, conflicts around Victorian exploration.

'A wonderfully colourful, fun-packed, characterful introduction to the famous and not-so-famous Scots who made their mark on history. A must-have for any young historian or true Scot, of course! Loved it!' — Philip Ardagh

Critic Reviews

“"Who wouldn't want to be Scottish after reading this splendid book?" --Ross Collins, author, There's a Bear on My Chair”

Who wouldnt want to be Scottish after reading this splendid book? Ross Collins

About the Author

Tom and Mairi share a historic house with John Chiesley, aka the ghost Johnny One- Arm. John was a nobleman who killed a judge and swung for it – minus the hand that held the pistol. Now he slams doors and knocks over pots of ink (or so Tom claims). Tom illustrates with a dip-pen, black ink and digital colour, and has worked for MacMillan, Hachette and Amnesty International.Mairi’s career has been devoted to writing and publishing in English and Gaelic. Tom is quite new to Scotland and has enjoyed discovering its fascinating and occasionally gory history and culture.