The History of the Clan MacThomas
compiled by
Andrew MacThomas of Finegard FSA Scot
published by The
Brompton Print Company in 2009
*****
Andrew MacThomas, the 19th
Chief of the Clan MacThomas, the author and editor, has
produced a well-illustrated hard back book covering the long
history of the Clan MacThomas and its septs. The clan country
in Perthshire and Angus is defined with good clear maps, and
high quality photographs. Glenshee and other historic
locations in this area are really important to this
clan.
*****
There is a detailed timeline, together with the Chief’s
family tree and a careful selection of the historical family
portraits, which together provide an excellent way of
understanding this ancient family.
*****
Andrew has brought together
not only the framework of his inherited family history but
also the previously published work of other distinguished
members of the Clan MacThomas Society such as the late Roger
Fulton Pye and Colin Gibson. Thus we are provided with a wide
ranging view of the history of this clan.
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The historical link between
the Chief’s family and the Clan Chattan is well covered, and
the family’s heraldry illustrated here includes some of the
shared heraldic images such as the Scottish wild cat in the
crest, and the traditional galley set in the shield. Examples
of the Modern and Ancient MacThomas tartans are also
illustrated.
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Andrew has included copies
of the some key poems associated with the Clan MacThomas, and
there is also a chapter covering the Songs, Pipe and Dance
Tunes. Best of all, he has made sure there is useful index for
this book.
*****
This is a fine
book for anyone with ancestral links to the MacThomas clan
family and its associated sept names, as well as anyone
interested in the wider connection with the Clan
Chattan.
*****
Nick
Hide (Editor - Clan Chattan
Journal).
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