The archaeology and prehistoric annals of Scotland
Wilson, Daniel, Sir, 1816-18921851
Books, Manuscripts
Find it!
This volume looks at he archaeology of Scotland and what it tells us about the history and development of the inhabitants of Scotland. Of particular interest to Fife readers are the many references to Fifeshire and mentions of places suchas the Parish of Ceres, Collessie, Dunfermline Abbey and the Monastery of Inch Colm.
Main title:
The archaeology and prehistoric annals of Scotland / By Daniel Wilson.
Author:
Imprint:
Edinburgh : Sutherland and Knox, 1851.
Collation:
xxvi, 714p, 7 plates : ill. ; 27 cm.
System details:
5656
Contents:
PrefaceIntroductionPart I - The Primeval or Stone period - Chapter I. The Primeval Transition, Chapter II. Aboriginal Traces, Chapter III. Sepulchral Memorials, Chapter IV. Dwellings, Chapter V. Weapons and Implements, Chapter VII. Stone Vessels, Chapter VIII. Personal Ornaments, Chapter IX. Crania of the TumuliPart II. - The Archaic or Bronze Period - Chapter I. Introduction to Metals, Chapter II. The Metallurgic Transition, Chapter III. Primitive Bronze, Chapter IV. Weapons and Implements, Chapter V. Domestic and Sepulchral Vessels, Chapter VI. Personal Ornaments, Chapter VII. Sepulchres, Chapter VIII. Religion, Arts, and Domestic Habits.Part III. - The Teutonic or Iron Period - Chapter I. The Introduction of Iron, Chapter II. The Roman Invasion, Chapter III. Stronholds, Chapter IV. Weapons, Implements and Pottery, Chapter V. Personal Ornaments, Chapter VI. Sepulchres of the Iron PeriodPart IV. - The Christian Period - Chapter I. Historical Data, Chapter II. Sculptured Standing Stones, Chapter III. The Norrie's Law Relics, Chapter IV. Scoto-Scandinavian Relics, Chapter V. Amusements, Chapter VI. Primitive Ecclesiology, Chapter VII. Medieval Ecclesiology, Chapter VIII. Ecclesiastical Antiquities, Chapter IX. Miscellaneous Antiquities, Chapter X. Conclusion.Index.
LC class:
DA777
Local class:
F/GEN
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3431520