Edinburgh Curiosities by James U Thomson
In this expanded and revised edition of Edinburgh Curiosities. Thomson and Coghill have trawled through the citys characters to bring together a collection of the men and women who scandalised and inspired the city over the years.The result is a fascinating dip into Edinburghs rich and varied past, which will appeal to natives and visitors alike.James Thomson spent a lifetime delving into the strange and curious ongoings which add flesh to the bare bones of the city’s story.
Hamish Coghill is Edinburgh born and bred, spending more than 40 years as a journalist on the city’s evening newspaper. He has written extensively about his city, and also lectures regularly on its history and development. A member of the Old Edinburgh Club, Honorary President of the Currie and District Local History Society and an avid recorder of the changing local scene in photographs for his personal interest, he is very much an Edinburgh bairn.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780859765930 |
| ISBN 10 | 0859765938 |
| Title | Edinburgh Curiosities |
| Author | James U Thomson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Donald Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2004-11-05 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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