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27th February 14, 11:23 PM
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"How The Scots Made America" by Michael Fry
Has anyone read this? It looks good. I picked it up at a used books store this afternoon.
The Official [BREN]
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28th February 14, 08:50 AM
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I'm reading it right now. The bit about Flora MacDonald was fascinating--it seems that for a time she lived a few miles from where I am, near what became Fayetteville, NC.
It is a good read.
Cordially,
Cardinal
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28th February 14, 09:17 AM
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A respectful word of caution... Mr. Fry, by his own proud pronouncement here in Scotland, writes from an extreme far right Conservative with a capital C perspective. For some balance, may I suggest the work of Skye man, Dr. Tom Hunter's body of work on the subject of Scotland and America. Specifically, A Dance Called America, among other very balanced and scrupulously researched scholarly works.
Orionson
"I seek not to follow in the footsteps of the men of old.
I seek the things they sought." ~ Basho
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28th February 14, 11:54 AM
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Okay. Thanks, guys. I will have to check out that book, too.
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4th March 14, 05:37 AM
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 Originally Posted by Cardinal
I'm reading it right now. The bit about Flora MacDonald was fascinating--it seems that for a time she lived a few miles from where I am, near what became Fayetteville, NC.
It is a good read.
Cordially,
Cardinal
That's interesting! She lived with her sister in Nova Scotia for a little while, too.
Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
“Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.
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4th March 14, 11:27 AM
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The Scots didn't make America - they were too busy inventing Canada! 
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4th March 14, 12:55 PM
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You need to think bigger, folks! 
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I enjoyed reading this one.
Last edited by ASinclair; 4th March 14 at 01:02 PM.
Reason: fix picture
Allen Sinclair, FSA Scot
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28th March 14, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ASinclair
I am dying to read this!
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29th March 14, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ASinclair
I have read this book and I found it a bit problematic on a number of counts, Dr. Herman makes a few claims that I think are dubious and a bit crude and reductive. As a bone fide Scottish History graduate I have difficulty endorsing this book. I would highly recommend Professor T.M. Devine's; Scotland's Empire 1600-1815 for a more nuanced and academically rigorous approach to Scotland's overseas influence during the early modern era. Tom Devine is Professor of Scottish History and Director of Scottish Diaspora Studies at the University of Edinburgh.
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29th March 14, 12:43 PM
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It seems that sorting fact from fiction is a constant battle for the studier of any history but Scotland's seems to have an abundance of mythology. I genuinely find that curious.
If others more qualified and knowledgeable would help me understand that I'd be grateful.
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