The Little Book of Edinburgh by Geoff Holder
The Little Book of Edinburgh is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts. Geoff Holder’s new book contains historic and contemporary trivia on Edinburgh. There are lots of factual chapters but also plenty of frivolous details which will amuse and surprise. A reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something you never knew. Discover the real story of Greyfriars Bobby (he was a publicity stunt), meet the nineteenth-century counterparts of our favourite modern detectives, from Jackson Brodie to John Rebus, seek out historical sites from the distant past to the Second World War, and tangle with the Tattoo and freak out with the Festival. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.
Geoff Holder, who lives in Perth, has been a full-time author since January 2008. A former television/video producer and scriptwriter, his credits include Mysterious Scotland (STV/Grampian, 2004), and many award-winning shorts. His previous books include 101 Things to do with a Stone Circle, Haunted Aberdeen, The Guide to Mysterious Perthshire, The Guide to Mysterious Iona & Staffa, The Guide to MysteriousStirlingshire, and The Guide to Mysterious Aberdeenshire. He gives talks on various Fortean topics throughout the year.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780752486307 |
| ISBN 10 | 0752486306 |
| Title | The Little Book of Edinburgh |
| Author | Geoff Holder |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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