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OverviewThe unique regiment of Scouts was raised by Lord Lovat in 1900, mainly from Highland stalkers. Valiant, hardy, and unorthodox , they and their successors distinguished themselves in two world wars. Their story is now told with eye-witness accounts of their exciting expolits and also of the many strange and amusing incidents. Written wiht realism, humour and affextin, this book can be described as a living contribution to Highland history. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael Leslie MelvillePublisher: Librario Publishing Imprint: Librario Publishing Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 14.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.366kg ISBN: 9781904440031ISBN 10: 1904440037 Pages: 252 Publication Date: 30 August 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMichael Ian Leslie Melville, 1918-1997, was educated at Eton, read Agriculture at Balliol, and served in the Lovat Scouts from 1936 to 1951. A Chartered Surveyor, he managed land from the Highlands to the Borders and farmed near Selkirk. He married Cynthia Hambro and had three children and five grandchildren. Mike was a countryman who loved Scotland, had a keen knowledge of trees and birds, and involved himself in all field sports. He was a deputy lieutenant for Ettrick and Lauderdale and a Member of the Royal Company of Archers. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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