02310cam a22003253u 4500 41527 UtSlPG 20260610133941.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 U Drummond, James, 1816-1877 Highland Targets and Other Shields Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-12-01 Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Highland Targets and Other Shields" by James Drummond is a scholarly publication written in the early 1870s. This work delves into Scottish antiquities, focusing primarily on the warlike weapons and armor used by Highland warriors, particularly the shield known as the "Targaid" or Target. Drummond's examination highlights the historical significance and various forms of these weapons, presenting a detailed analysis supported by illustrations. In this book, Drummond discusses the evolution and design of Highland shields, comparing them with similar artifacts from other cultures and eras, including Roman and Scandinavian examples. He provides insights into the materials, craftsmanship, and artistic embellishments of the shields, with particular attention to their cultural significance among the Highland clans. The text also addresses the historical context in which these weapons were used, exploring how they were designed for both defense and offense in the heat of battle. Through meticulous research and description, Drummond aims to fill the gap in Scotland's archaeological literature regarding these important relics of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Scotland -- Antiquities Armor -- Scotland -- History Weapons -- Scotland -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41527 82366 82366