Understanding Scottish Graveyards
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Understanding Scottish Graveyards by Betty Willsher
The author takes an historical and interpretative approach to Scotland's graveyards. She examines their past and points out the features in them that reflect it; she guides the reader among the stones explaining early symbolic carvings and analysing the changing fashions in sculpture and inscription. Her purpose is not only to inspire in reader a fresh appreciation of the local graveyard but also to alert them to the urgent need for further graveyard recording and conservation. Clear and accessible, the book reflects the author's long experience of recording Scottish kirkyard memorials.'Indispensable for those wishing to find out about or visit Scottish graveyardsA new classic.'British Archaeology 'The volume, and Willsher's numerous other publications, have played a major part ion the reinvigoration of the recording and study of Scotland's burial grounds. Understanding Scottish Graveyards has established itself as a standard work of reference, both for casual visitors and those actively engaged in recording or conservation. ,,, One volume cannot hope to cover comprehensively such a vast field, but the major revisions of this edition, the provision of detailed notes at the end of each chapter and an extended bibliography bring it up-to-date with references to recent research, publications and the diversity of resources now available on the Internet.' Vernacular Building
Betty Willsher is the doyenne of the study of Scottish historical kirkyards.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781901663969 |
| ISBN 10 | 1901663965 |
| Title | Understanding Scottish Graveyards |
| Author | Betty Willsher |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | NMSE - Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-04-29 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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