Patriarchs, Pipers and Presidents: Gaelic Immigrant Funerary Customs and Music in North America
One of the most moving tributes to the dead is the playing of the Highland bagpipes during funeral services, whether in the church or at the graveside. This custom has a long history both in Scotland and in areas of North America settled by Scottish immigrants over the past 300 years, and for lovers...
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MDPI AG
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Genealogy |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2313-5778/4/2/63 |