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Midges: The Book With Bite
Whether resident or tourist, no-one is spared from the bloodlust of Scotland’s most savage insect . . .
The midge does not like sunlight and thrives in the wet, so the Scottish summertime brings perfect climatic conditions for this ruthless wee beastie.
This fascinating and amusing anthology of anecdotes and information about the minuscule marauder ranges from the eighteenth century to the present, covering such topics as Bonnie Prince Charlie, Queen Victoria, kilts and camping. It also includes a section on remedies and repellents, so locals and visitors can tray and enjoy the pleasures of Scotland without the pain. And if the new midge-eating machines are as good as claimed, midges may soon be a thing of the past.
The midge does not like sunlight and thrives in the wet, so the Scottish summertime brings perfect climatic conditions for this ruthless wee beastie.
This fascinating and amusing anthology of anecdotes and information about the minuscule marauder ranges from the eighteenth century to the present, covering such topics as Bonnie Prince Charlie, Queen Victoria, kilts and camping. It also includes a section on remedies and repellents, so locals and visitors can tray and enjoy the pleasures of Scotland without the pain. And if the new midge-eating machines are as good as claimed, midges may soon be a thing of the past.
96 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1998
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May 20, 2017
Fab illustrations, content is okish
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October 8, 2021Bit of fun with some Scottish history mixed in!
October 18, 2021
This book is great! Hilarious & informative. Never thought I'd be interested in midges. Can't wait to tell my dad he has to eat marmite to stop midge bites in the summer. Lol
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