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==Abstract== | ==Abstract== | ||
* | * In this talk, Dorothy Dunnett discusses the many libraries and private collections of books, documents and correspondence that were required for her research into all the details of the 11th, 15th and 16th centuries. The many details included the broad historical picture, geography and place names, the people (what they looked like, what they ate and drank, what the wore, what were their homes like), travel, currency, etc. She laments all the information that has been lost through accidents, conflicts and deliberate malice. | ||
==Author== | ==Author== | ||
* [[ | * [[Dorothy Dunnett]] | ||
==Dunnett Book Citations== | ==Dunnett Book Citations== | ||
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==Historical People== | ==Historical People== | ||
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==Fictional Characters== | ==Fictional Characters== | ||
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==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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==Literature== | ==Literature== | ||
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==Illustrations== | ==Illustrations== | ||
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==Historical Events== | ==Historical Events== | ||
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==Other Topics== | ==Other Topics== | ||
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==Quotes from Dunnett== | ==Quotes from Dunnett== | ||
* | * The entire article is authored by Dorothy Dunnett. | ||
[[Category: WG Articles]] | [[Category: WG Articles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:22, 24 August 2026
Overview and Issue
[edit | edit source]- Article on the importance of libraries and private collections to Dorothy Dunnett's writing and to posterity in general.
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Abstract
[edit | edit source]- In this talk, Dorothy Dunnett discusses the many libraries and private collections of books, documents and correspondence that were required for her research into all the details of the 11th, 15th and 16th centuries. The many details included the broad historical picture, geography and place names, the people (what they looked like, what they ate and drank, what the wore, what were their homes like), travel, currency, etc. She laments all the information that has been lost through accidents, conflicts and deliberate malice.
Author
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Historical People
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Fictional Characters
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Locations
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Bibliography
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Literature
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Illustrations
[edit | edit source]Historical Events
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Other Topics
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Quotes from Dunnett
[edit | edit source]- The entire article is authored by Dorothy Dunnett.