
World History of Highland Games
David Webster(Author)
Luath Press Ltd
Will be published approx. on 30. March 2027
Book
Paperback/Softback
282 pages
978-1-913025-23-6 (ISBN)
Description
Highland Games expert Webster charts the history of the events which have been a defining feature of Scotland's identity for centuries. Uncovering the true origins behind today's traditions, Webster details the development of the gatherings from ancient Celtic roots to current international status. He examines the tradition's influence in the global sporting arena, and how Highland Games attracted mass appeal and participation long before the advent of the modern Olympics. Complemented by archival prints, lavish illustrations and beautiful photographs, this deluxe paperback book will delight anyone interested in the history and development of Highland Games around the world.
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David Webster heads the list of strength historians. - BILL PEARL, Legends of the Iron GameMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
670 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-913025-23-6 (9781913025236)
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David Webster
World History of Highland Games
Book
07/2011
Luath Press Ltd
€51.00
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David P Webster has been described as the leading authority on Highland Games after being involved in the sport for over fifty years. A champion in his own right and an authority at the highest level in Scottish leisure and recreational authorities, he organises and commentates at Highland gatherings in every continent. Webster officiated at Olympic Games in Rome, Mexico City and Munich and has served in numerous positions on the Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland since 1957; he is now the Council's Life Vice President. He has received many national and international honours including an OBE at Buckingham Palace in 1995. A prolific writer, his books on Highland Games prove very popular.
Lynn Boland Richardson is a Canadian author, historian and photographer of Scottish descent. She gained a Masters degree in History from the University of Waterloo and since 1986 has served as professional Historian for The Record newspaper in Canada. She expresses her passion for the promotion and preservation of Scottish culture within Canada through her roles as a Director for the Canadian Scottish Athletic Federation and the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Lynn is a regular lecturer on Scottish related topics, including the culture of Scotch Malt Whisky, at many Highland Games throughout Canada and internationally. As a photographer specialising in historic sites and Scottish athletics and Highland Games in general, Lynn's published work can be seen in magazines, postcards, posters and greeting cards.
Lynn Boland Richardson is a Canadian author, historian and photographer of Scottish descent. She gained a Masters degree in History from the University of Waterloo and since 1986 has served as professional Historian for The Record newspaper in Canada. She expresses her passion for the promotion and preservation of Scottish culture within Canada through her roles as a Director for the Canadian Scottish Athletic Federation and the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Lynn is a regular lecturer on Scottish related topics, including the culture of Scotch Malt Whisky, at many Highland Games throughout Canada and internationally. As a photographer specialising in historic sites and Scottish athletics and Highland Games in general, Lynn's published work can be seen in magazines, postcards, posters and greeting cards.