The Ghost of Rabbie Burns by Laurence Overmire

The Ghost of Rabbie Burns by Laurence Overmire

Part travelogue, part diary, part poetry, history and genealogy

With an Introduction by Ted Cowan, Scottish historian, University of Glasgow

SUMMARY

An American poet who, according to family tradition, is related to the iconic poet Robert Burns, embarks upon a life-changing adventure through Scotland to find the lost connections to his immigrant forebears.

From Bannockburn to Culloden, Edinburgh to Stirling to Inverness and Skye, Glencoe and Loch Lomond, Glasgow and Dumfries, each page reveals another thread of the lore and the mystery, offering a fresh perspective on the times, the places and the people that are woven into the beautiful tapestry that is Scotland.

As an historical snapshot in time, this book will have significant social and cultural relevance for Scotland and the UK in times to come.

PRAISE FOR THE GHOST OF RABBIE BURNS

A wonderful book of poetry and a great asset if you are making a trip to Scotland.
Duke of Argyll, Chief of Clan Campbell

Laurence is a true sennachie, a genealogist as well as a bard.
Ted Cowan, Emeritus professor of Scottish history and literature, University of Glasgow

touchingly sincere and thoughtful... laced with a wry but kindly humour.
Isla St Clair, singer and broadcaster

Historically interesting and accurate... a passionate perspective of olden Caledonia.
Steve McDonald, composer, Sons of Somerled

an amusing, heartfelt, historical journey that every exile should take. Weel duin, Laurence.
Iain H Scott, Scocha

Overmire has captured that idea of the warrior/poet/wanderer so many of us dream of being. We can live the adventure of William Wallace at Stirling Bridge, or the devotion of Greyfriars Bobby, or the heartbreak of Culloden. Whither from your armchair at home with a glass of single malt in your hand, or on the plane ride over for your own first Scottish Adventure, I would highly recommend Overmire's capture of his own 'first trip home'.
Eric Bullard, President, Clan Buchanan Society Intl., Inc.

an engaging meditation on Scotland, its history, places and people.
Rev. Calum I. MacLeod, Minister of St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh

The imagery evoked in his verse and the moral lessons imparted by Laurence represent the message of Robert Burns for the modern time.
Mark Myers, President, Clan Maclean Association of California, USA

Much of Burns' collected works were captured during his tours of Scotland... this book captures the mood very well as a trail through Scotland.
Jock Meikle, President of the Burns Club of London

Overmire uncovers the heart of each place he visits and helps us know the very soul of this country.
Anita Scott-Philbrick, Ph.D, Deputy Chieftain, Clan Scott Society

Overmire has captured what it is like for those with even a trace of Scottish heritage to long for a connection with their ancestral roots... It is refreshing to view history in the context of poetry.
Larry Bardell, President, Oregon Scottish Society

This book is a poetic, informed and sensitive testament to Scotland - its history, its art, its enduring values, its conflicts, and its spirituality.
Weeden Nichols, F.S.A. Scot., President, Clan MacLeod Society USA

always with an ear/eye on literary or musical echoes... this poet is interested in connections, not separations.
Dr. Keith Hughes, English Literature, University of Edinburgh

Overmire, Laurence: - LAURENCE OVERMIRE has had a multi-faceted career as actor, poet, director, educator and genealogist. He embarked on an acting career while studying theatre at Muskingum University in Ohio and obtaining his M.F.A. at the University of Minnesota. He was awarded a Bush Fellowship to become a professional actor with the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis where he worked with such prominent directors as Alan Schneider, Richard Foreman, Garland Wright and Liviu Ciulei, as well as actors Val Kilmer and Patti LuPone. He then went on to a successful career on stage, film and television in New York, Hollywood and points-in-between including the Broadway production of Amadeus directed by Sir Peter Hall and starring Frank Langella and Mark Hamill, the network television soap operas All My Children, Another World, As the World Turns, One Life to Live and Loving, Joseph Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival, Charles Busch's zany Off-Broadway hits Vampire Lesbians of Sodom and Psycho Beach Party, Equity Library Theatre, Roy Brocksmith's California Cottage Theatre, The Nashville Institute of the Arts, Alaska Repertory Theatre, Buffalo's Studio Arena Theatre, Delaware Theatre Company, Totem Pole Playhouse and Yale Repertory Theatre. Overmire moved to Los Angeles in 1991, where he served as Executive Producer of The Writer's Lab, a non-profit organization to promote quality writing in the entertainment industry. For over 30 years, he has been involved in teaching in the arts, designing programs for Lincoln Center Institute of New York City, Manhattan Theatre Club, Meadow Brook Theatre, Lakewood Center for the Arts and Oregon Children's Theatre among others.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780979539862
ISBN 10	0979539862
Title	The Ghost of Rabbie Burns
Author	Laurence Overmire
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Indelible Mark Pub.
Year published	2016-05-27
Number of pages	210
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.