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Before Scotland: The Story of Scotland Before History
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Thames & Hudson
Publication date June 29, 2009
Pages 352
Binding Paperback
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780500287958
ISBN-10 0500287953
Dimensions 1.25 by 6.25 by 9 in.
Weight 1.50 lbs.
Availability§ Publisher Out of Stock
Original list price $22.95
§As reported by publisher
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This story of early Scotland begins 10,000 years ago at the end of the Ice Age when the familiar Scottish geography of mountains, glens, and rugged coasts evolved. It follows the movement of hunter-gatherers north, the growth of fishing, the establishment of farming.

The author also covers cultural evolution in Scotland – the roles played by megalith builders, Celts, Picts, and others. 22 color, 2 b&w illustrations

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Hardcover
Book cover for 9780500051337
 
from Thames & Hudson (April 1, 2005)
9780500051337 | details & prices | 352 pages | 6.50 × 9.25 × 1.25 in. | 1.95 lbs | List price $34.95
About: A geological and sociological tour of prehistoric Scotland cites DNA studies that offer insight into how the region was shaped by powerful Ice Age elements, discussing the influences of such contributors as the Celts, the Picts, and the Gaelic monarchy.
Paperback
Book cover for 9780500287958
 
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from Thames & Hudson (June 29, 2009)
9780500287958 | details & prices | 352 pages | 6.25 × 9.00 × 1.25 in. | 1.50 lbs | List price $22.95
About: This story of early Scotland begins 10,000 years ago at the end of the Ice Age when the familiar Scottish geography of mountains, glens, and rugged coasts evolved.

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