Who wrote it? Um - I believe I heard someone say John Prebbles. He's an Anglo-Canuckian who for some reason became intrigued by Scottish history and wrote a series of non-fiction books on related themes. Very readable, packed with information, and sensible interpretation.

Here's a Wiki entry on him.

Yup, quiet Saturday night here in Pugwash. I've still got this !@#$ cold, so had to pass up an invite for supper and a friend's brother's band playing for the ski-bums in the Wentworth Valley ...

Cheers back atcha!