- Publisher: Michael O'Mara
- Year: 2024
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 160pp
- Illustrated: Yes
- Dimensions: 196x127mm
- Condition: New
- Weight: 0.1kg
- ISBN: 9781789296433
- Product code: 546862
The Wicked Wit of Scotland
New Paperback Illustrated
Postscript summary
Rod Green points out that of course Scots have a sense of humour – ‘it’s free, isn’t it?’ This and other sardonic quips can be found in his compendium of jokes and anecdotes, alongside urban myths such as the Gorbals Vampire, an A–Z of Scottish inventions including penicillin and the telephone, the rivalry between Glasgow and Edinburgh, and opinions on the treacherous English.
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This funny and beautifully observed book pulls together humorous stories, funny quotes, quips and anecdotes about this small but remarkable country.
While the Scots are proud of their friendly reputation, loud about their many contributions to the world - such as whisky, penicillin and television - and fiercely protective of Scottish delicacies such as haggis and Irn Bru, they are also celebrated for their famously dry and dark humour.
Featuring wit and wisdom from writers such as Armando Iannucci, Compton Mackenzie, Stanley Baxter and Neil Munro, this light-hearted book celebrates Scottish wit at its best while looking at the culture, folklore, politics and sport that make up Scotland.
While the Scots are proud of their friendly reputation, loud about their many contributions to the world - such as whisky, penicillin and television - and fiercely protective of Scottish delicacies such as haggis and Irn Bru, they are also celebrated for their famously dry and dark humour.
Featuring wit and wisdom from writers such as Armando Iannucci, Compton Mackenzie, Stanley Baxter and Neil Munro, this light-hearted book celebrates Scottish wit at its best while looking at the culture, folklore, politics and sport that make up Scotland.
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Rod Green points out that of course Scots have a sense of humour – ‘it’s free, isn’t it?’ This and other sardonic quips can be found in his compendium of jokes and anecdotes, alongside urban myths such as the Gorbals Vampire, an A–Z of Scottish inventions including penicillin and the telephone, the rivalry between Glasgow and Edinburgh, and opinions on the treacherous English.
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