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The Thistle and the Brier

By Richard Blaustein

The Thistle and the Brier

By Richard Blaustein

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Scotland and Southern Appalachia have always shared a strong connection. Many of the first people to permanently settle in the Appalachian mountains came from the Scottish highlands seeking religious and other freedoms. Many descendants of those first settlers from Scotland still make their homes in Southern Appalachia and attribute many aspects of their culture to their Scottish heritage. This book explores the parallels and connections between Scotland and Southern Appalachia, with special attention to the interplay between revivals of folk culture, native languages, and dialects in Scotland and Appalachia since the 1970s. It covers contemporary Scottish and Appalachian cultural movements, particularly the links between cultural revivals and identity politics, and contains substantial references that increase its value as an authoritative scholarly work on the convergence of the cultures.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
184
Release Date:
2003-02-01
Publication Date:
2003-02-11
Publisher:
McFarland and Company, Inc.
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0786414529
ISBN13:
9780786414529
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
18
Weight:
276 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
10 cm
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