Download or read book Scottish Handwriting, 1150-1650 written by Grant G. Simpson and published by John Donald. This book was released on 1998 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main part of this volume consists of facsimile texts, each facing a detailed transcript and commentary. The historical background of handwriting usage is surveyed in the introduction, with emphasis on changing fashions. There is also guidance on how to learn to read scripts, and how to deal with early language and abbreviations.