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    The Dumfries Book of Days

    By David Carroll

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    Taking you through the year day by day, The Dumfries Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, amusing and important events and facts from different periods in the history of the town. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Dumfries’s archives and covering the social, criminal, political, religious, industrial, military and sporting history of the town, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe History Press
    Release dateJun 2, 2014
    ISBN9780750955416
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