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The Little Book of Edinburgh (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Loot Price: R319
Discovery Miles 3 190
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The Little Book of Edinburgh (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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Loot Price R319
Discovery Miles 3 190
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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.
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