The History of Ayr - Royal Burgh and County Town
Title: The History of Ayr - Royal Burgh and County Town
Author: John Strawthorn
Publisher: John Donald Publishers Ltd., Edinburgh
Date: 1989
Hardback - 1st Edition with original dustcover - Signed and dedication by the author
Additional Product Information
The Town of Ayr is inextricably linked with much of Scottish history; in the wars of independence both Bruce and Wallace had close associations with the town. The town also played and important part in the Reformation and the Covenanting conflicts.
Dr Strawhorn's book covers topics from smuggling, coal mining, tramways, Schools, libraries and Sports and is an important book for anyone interested in Scottish Urban history in general.
Condition Notes
A fine original copy - the dust cover has a little creasing along the top. Otherwise the book is in excellent condition throughout.
There is a penned dedication by the author on the title page(see image)
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