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21st January 22, 10:25 AM
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It’s worth remembering the Burt was writing for a southern audience and that there may have been a degree of embellishment in some of his accounts.
I’ve always been troubled by wetting the plaid and letting it freeze statement. It makes absolutely no sense whatsoever as anyone who has slept out in one will I’m sure agree.
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21st January 22, 10:52 AM
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 Originally Posted by figheadair
It’s worth remembering the Burt was writing for a southern audience and that there may have been a degree of embellishment in some of his accounts.
I’ve always been troubled by wetting the plaid and letting it freeze statement. It makes absolutely no sense whatsoever as anyone who has slept out in one will I’m sure agree.
I do agree..!
I have has some success in creating something of an igloo-effect if the dampened cloth is allowed to freeze hard, and is not in contact with the body, but I think Burt's intention was often to show the Scots' comparative savage lack of sophistication when viewed through London eyes.
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