The World History of Highland Games Author:David Webster, Lynn Boland Richardson Highland Games expert David Webster charts the history of the events at the heart of US and Canada sporting and cultural life. Uncovering the true origins behind today’s traditions, Webster details the development of the gatherings from ancient Celtic roots to current international status. He examines the tradition’s influence in the... more » global sporting arena, and how Highland Games attracted mass appeal and participation long before the advent of the modern Olympics. Complemented by archival prints, lavish illustrations and beautiful photographs, the book will delight anyone interested in the history and development of Highland Games around the world. « less