Lang Syne English Family Information History Fact Book – Thompson

Bearers of a name that has original roots in the North of England in what was then the violent and anarchic ‘borderland’ with Scotland, the Thompsons were from an early date to be found with sword and dagger in hand and at violent odds with what then passed for the law on both sides of the border. One bearer of the name was a famous and feared lawman of America’s Old West, while others have achieved distinction through a colourful range of endeavours and pursuits that range from the stage and music to the world of exploration. The stirring tale of the Thompsons of both yesteryear and today is recounted here. Book Dimensions 10 x 0.4 x 14.5 cm

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• Bearers of a name that has original roots in the North of England in what was then the violent and anarchic ‘borderland’ with Scotland, the Thompsons were from an early date to be found with sword and dagger in hand and at violent odds with what then passed for the law on both sides of the border.
• One bearer of the name was a famous and feared lawman of America’s Old West, while others have achieved distinction through a colourful range of endeavours and pursuits that range from the stage and music to the world of exploration.
• The stirring tale of the Thompsons of both yesteryear and today is recounted here.
• Book Dimensions 10 x 0.4 x 14.5 cm