Tartans MacNichol To Yukon, by William H. Johnston & Philip D. Smith Jr.. 112 Pages. Softbound. Rich in history and valor, the multicolored woven art known as "tartan" is centuries old but has been codified only since the late 18th century. "Tartans" is the third of three alphabetically arranged volumes and features over 400 examples of vividly striped tartans covering the names MacNichol to Yukon. If you are looking to find your colors, chances are you will find them in this book. Beautifully illustrated, it is compiled from nearly 5000 tartans in the International Association of Tartan Studies database. The book includes a brief historical background, definitions of related terms, and threat counts for the tartan weaver. It is sure to prove to be an invaluable resource for families, clubs, historians, and designers. $24.95 (BK-0678)