Greetings to the list. I was wondering if someone could recomend a book on the Scotland/England borderlands. I'm looking for something that covers from...
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Ed McGrath
trawlers@...
Oct 14, 2001 5:35 pm
THE BOARDER REVERS by George macDonald Frasier. The Men-at-Arms series has an issue called the Border Reevers. Enjoy Ed ... From: Steve To:...
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eoganog@...
Oct 14, 2001 5:53 pm
In a message dated 10/14/01 5:19:26 PM !!!First Boot!!!, mojave1673@... ... You want _Steel Bonnets_ by George MacDonald Fraser. It deals with just what ...
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Diana Cosby
vkmyth
Oct 27, 2001 12:49 pm
This url for a new Scottish history magazine was just passed onto me from a reliable source. It looks very tempting, and I thought I would share. ...
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Sharon L. Krossa
slkrossa
Nov 2, 2001 9:03 am
Greetings! I have made three new articles about Scottish naming available to the general public: *Early 16th Century Scottish Lowland Names ...
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Diana Cosby
vkmyth
Nov 2, 2001 1:31 pm
"Sharon L. Krossa" wrote: I have made three new articles about Scottish naming available to the general public: ~Sharon, Thank you so much for your hard work....
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eoganog@...
macalba
Nov 3, 2001 11:40 pm
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Sharon L. Krossa
slkrossa
Nov 4, 2001 5:09 am
... Erm, what was in the non-text portions of the message? Sharon, who got an otherwise blank email from the list... -- Sharon L. Krossa,...
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Diana Cosby
vkmyth
Nov 4, 2001 12:37 pm
I was reading my Scottish Snippets this morning, http://www.RampantScotland.com/letter.htm and came across this article, "Did Sir Walter Scott Plagiarise ...
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Sharon L. Krossa
slkrossa
Nov 4, 2001 2:22 pm
... I wouldn't put too much stock in Rampant Scotland's spin on this. For one thing, it would be pretty hard to "plagarize" Chaucer. Scott certainly is...
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Diana Cosby
vkmyth
Nov 4, 2001 2:52 pm
"Sharon L. Krossa" wrote: It would be interesting to read an actual book or article by the nameless academic on the topic, but Rampant Scotland doesn't tell...
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Rosine
lunalways
Nov 8, 2001 5:34 pm
A friend wrote this and granted me permission to send it to the list. He's Master Jean Paul Pierrepont of the MidRealm. *********************** The true Haggis...
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Diana Cosby
vkmyth
Nov 9, 2001 6:57 pm
Rosine, Thank you for posting the information on Haggis. Definitely interesting. :) Diana Cosby -- wulfe6@... http://members.home.net/wulfe6/ "The author...
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Diana Cosby
vkmyth
Nov 14, 2001 10:56 pm
I am trying to help another writer with their research. If anyone can help with her question on medieval sealing wax, I will pass on your response. Thank you...
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rowengr@...
rowen_g
Nov 15, 2001 6:48 pm
I've just ordered two books some folk might find of interest: "The Ledger of Andrew Halyburton, 1492-1503, Together With the Book of Customs and Valuation of...
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rowengr@...
rowen_g
Nov 15, 2001 7:52 pm
... Well, I believe I've seen red wax that early, and I *think* green as well, but it's not exactly what you'd call firm documentation. ;) Here's a nice site...
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Diana Cosby
vkmyth
Nov 15, 2001 11:10 pm
Rowan, ... looks interesting. I've passed the information along. Thanks again. Diana Cosby -- wulfe6@... http://members.home.net/wulfe6/ "Do not quit....
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Sharon L. Krossa
slkrossa
Nov 16, 2001 3:12 am
... Do you mean _The Ledger of Andrew Halyburton_? If so, then you needn't worry about translations from Gaelic. I expect it was either originally written in...
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rowengr@...
rowen_g
Nov 16, 2001 6:11 pm
... a ... Mm, I think I meant a sort of general necessity about keeping an eye on Victorian translations, but I probably wasn't too clear there. You're quite...
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K. Alexandria Beachem
lamia_strix
Nov 26, 2001 3:04 pm
Good members of the list, Please forgive the intrusion of the Italian newbie. I am joining this list seeking information for another. I have a very dear...
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Quadriga
bcolosa
Nov 26, 2001 3:36 pm
Hi, Check out Kass McGann's research on Irish/Scottish costume at: http://www.reconstructinghistory.com Her research is very good, although I take some of what...
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rowengr@...
rowen_g
Nov 26, 2001 5:52 pm
... <snip> ... for ... way ... the ... a ... Very pretty garments. :) I responded to the original question on another list; but I hope folk will excuse the...
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Matt Newsome
macalba
Nov 26, 2001 7:32 pm
Regarding your hard to fit friend, take a look at my article on the Gaelic leine and see if this is something she might be interest in (not necessarily the...
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Sharon L. Krossa
slkrossa
Nov 26, 2001 8:23 pm
... From what sources do you conclude that the Scottish Gaels were infamous for their highly decorated costume? I don't think we have enough evidence about...
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Sharon L. Krossa
slkrossa
Nov 26, 2001 8:23 pm
... I think we have already privately corresponded on this, but I think we should pool our efforts on this -- I'd be delighted to post what you find in poetry...
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Matt Newsome
macalba
Nov 26, 2001 8:54 pm
... The authors of both of these sites, myself and Effric, are both on this list and willing to answer questions. Thanks for sharing your notes with us! Aye, ...
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rowengr@...
rowen_g
Nov 26, 2001 10:53 pm
... Which is one reason I mentioned them. ;) ... Most welcome - I'm afraid it's becoming something of a minor obsession. <g> It will all be revealed - on...
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rowengr@...
rowen_g
Nov 26, 2001 10:55 pm
... Sounds like a good idea - pooling resources and comparing theories can be very useful. :) I'd be pleased to have the quotations listed. One of the sources...
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Matt Newsome
macalba
Nov 28, 2001 1:47 am
... This may or may not be within yoru capacity, but it would be wonderful if you could scan in some of these motifs and provide brief documentation of where...
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rowengr@...
rowen_g
Nov 28, 2001 4:22 pm
... <snip> ... wonderful ... documentation ... Yahoo, ... I'll see what I can do once the books and notes re-emerge (and get my pictures developed - the Museum...
