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Set against the backdrop of a life filled with diverse experiences, the novel marks James Knox's debut as an author. After turning down a contract with the Cincinnati Reds, he pursued a successful career as a machine tool dealer and auctioneer, while also enjoying a passion for flying. Following his retirement in 2006, he and his wife Pam relocated to Florida before returning to South Carolina in 2015, where they live with Pam's mother. This rich personal history informs the narrative of his first literary venture.

The 'Scottish Country House' chronicles a remarkable group of houses and castles that have survived the vicissitudes of Scotland's turbulent history and are still in the hands of their original families. From breakfront cabinets filled with generations of monogrammed heirloom china to canopy beds keeping the chill of a Scottish winter at bay to cabbage-rose slip-covered sofas nestled under tall Gothic windows, this book takes the reader on a tour of these residences, providing an intimate look at a marvellous hotchpotch of rooms and decoration. Specially commissioned photographs by James Fennell show inviting living rooms and tousled bedrooms, print-lined hallways and well-trampled mudrooms. Telling details capture the eccentric personalities of their owners Scottish chieftains, lairds and nobles drawn from the pages of Walter Scott; charming decorative details, such as a red silk bell-pull against green floral wallpaper, a drawer full of two- hundred-year-old love letters, or the curve of a wonderfully carved antique chair.

Focusing on the geography and topography of the Tay Basin in Scotland, this book by James Knox offers an in-depth exploration of the region’s physical features, including mountains, rivers, and forests. It delves into the area's geological history, detailing the landscape's formation and rock types. Enhanced by detailed maps and illustrations, the work also touches on the local history and culture, highlighting towns and communities. This comprehensive resource serves as an invaluable reference for enthusiasts of geography, geology, and Scottish heritage.