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An introduction to the history of Scottish Gaelic and its relationship with English followed by forty eight absorbing essays that trace common words in modern English to the Scottish Highlands. These terms have left trails that lead us through space and time and allow us to piece together the histories of people, culture, and language - with some laughs along the way. 213 pages with 30 illustrations by Natalia Lopes, a map and diagrams.

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An introduction to the history of Scottish Gaelic and its relationship with English followed by forty eight absorbing essays that trace common words in modern English to the Scottish Highlands. These terms have left trails that lead us through space and time and allow us to piece together the histories of people, culture, and language - with some laughs along the way. 213 pages with 30 illustrations by Natalia Lopes, a map and diagrams.
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Autorenporträt
Dr. Michael Newton earned a Ph.D. in Celtic Studies from the University of Edinburgh, with a focus on Scottish Gaelic Studies. He is a fluent Scottish Gaelic speaker who has pioneered the study of materials from the margins of the Gaelic world, especially the North American diaspora, and has published a multitude of books and articles on a variety of topics. He was recognized with the inaugural Saltire Award from the Scottish Heritage Center of St. Andrews University, Laurinburg, North Carolina, in 2014 for outstanding contributions to the preservation and interpretation of Scottish history and culture. In 2018 he received the International Award at the annual Gaelic Awards ceremony in Glasgow, Scotland, for contributions to the wider Gaelic community.