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In Search of Willie Patterson: A Scottish Soldier in the Age of Imperialism

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Musing on the history of his family, Reid came to focus on his grandfather, Willie Patterson. Estranged from Willie by his womanising, Reid's mother had woven a legend of the black sheep of the family which he decided to research and evaluate. This book tells the story of Reid's quest to understand the grandfather he never knew. In telling it, he is frank about the great pains a blind man must take to overcome many barriers to research. With the help of children and friends, he journeyed to Ireland and Mozambique, penetrating the Public Record Office and other archives.

Pages: 159

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cualann Press

Release: August 01, 2002

ISBN: 0953503674

ISBN 13: 9780953503674

In Search of Willie Patterson: A Scottish Soldier in the Age of Imperialism

0/5 ( ratings)

Musing on the history of his family, Reid came to focus on his grandfather, Willie Patterson. Estranged from Willie by his womanising, Reid's mother had woven a legend of the black sheep of the family which he decided to research and evaluate. This book tells the story of Reid's quest to understand the grandfather he never knew. In telling it, he is frank about the great pains a blind man must take to overcome many barriers to research. With the help of children and friends, he journeyed to Ireland and Mozambique, penetrating the Public Record Office and other archives.

Pages: 159

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cualann Press

Release: August 01, 2002

ISBN: 0953503674

ISBN 13: 9780953503674

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