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From Kilts to Sarongs - Scottish Pioneers of Singapore (Hardcover) Loot Price: R752
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From Kilts to Sarongs - Scottish Pioneers of Singapore (Hardcover): Graham Berry

From Kilts to Sarongs - Scottish Pioneers of Singapore (Hardcover)

Graham Berry

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Farquhar, Crawford, Cavenagh, Thomson, Anderson, Napier, Fullerton, Henderson, MacRitchie, MacPherson, Outram, Purvis, Spottiswoode. These are some of the Scots who have played a part in making Singapore.Guthrie, Fraser & Neave, Rodyk & Davidson, Sime Darby, Swan & Maclaren, HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, Straits Trading Company. These are just a few of the numerous companies with Scottish founders who continue to play an active role in the economy of Singapore.The old Parliament House, Raffles Institution, Raffles Hotel, Stamford House, Goodwood Park Hotel, Cairnhill, Horsburgh Lighthouse, MacDonald House. All these places and more have Scottish connections in one way or another.Written in a popular style, this book tells the story of the Scots - administrators, engineers, traders and various professionals- who helped to develop early Singapore and lay some of the foundations for its undoubted growth and success.The first book on the subject, it appeals to not only those who are interested in the history of the Scottish, but also all who are interested in the history and heritage of Singapore.

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Imprint: Landmark Books Pte.Ltd ,Singapore
Country of origin: Singapore
Release date: June 2016
Authors: Graham Berry
Dimensions: 207 x 150 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 978-981-4189-65-1
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > European history > General
Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General
Books > History > European history > General
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
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LSN: 981-4189-65-0
Barcode: 9789814189651

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