Window On The Forth - Archibald, Malcolm Paperback New

Description: WINDOW ON THE FORTH - Malcolm Archibald Excellent condition "This thematic book introduces the history of the Firth of Forth, the gateway to the east of Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city. Chapters cover the glory days of Sir Andrew Wood and Great Michael, the 'greatest ship afloat' as well as the day that shipwrecked Spaniards from the Armada called at Anstruther. There is a chapter on the doomed emigrant ships that carried optimistic Scots to tragedy in the New World and on invasion fleets that hovered off the coast. The historical background to each of the Forth islands is covered, with tales of shipwreck and holy men, pirates and lighthouses, plague victims, grim prisons and a Jacobite fortress that held out against the Scottish Navy. The part played by Inchkeith in the Normandy landings, and the batteries that defended the Forth are mentioned, as well as the Battle of May Island and the German U-boats that infested the rugged seas. Finally, there are the bridges - three of them now - each one a work of art and testimony to the skill of a different generation of engineers." UK seller Quick dispatch Free postage The majority of our letter and large letter size orders will be sent by royal mail. If purchasing multiple small items, they may be sent via courier due to their combined size. Small, medium and large parcels will be sent via courier. Thanks for looking!

Price: 4.93 GBP

Location: Reading

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