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An entertaining and compelling look at the sporting life of Dr. Douglas Edmunds, former World Caber Tossing Champion and the "Godfather of Strongman." Edmunds takes the reader on a zany journey from his early days growing up as a young athlete in Scotland and his time spent as a weightlifter, powerlifter, boxer and Highland Games champion. From the Highlands of Scotland to the mines of Zambia to the oil fields of Nigeria, the book features larger than life characters from the world of sport. The definitive book on the Scottish Highland Games, "The World's Greatest Tosser" is a must have for Highland Games athletes, strongmen and those who believe that humor and sport often go hand in hand.
Explore the warrior culture of the great Scottish Highlanders through the eyes of "The Godfather of Strongman", Dr. Douglas Edmunds. The Warrior Breed takes the reader through centuries of Celtic history from the days of the Vikings and Rob Roy to the modern era where Highlanders have traded swords for cabers to do battle in the athletic arena. Filled with first-hand accounts and anecdotes from the world of Highland Games and Strongman, The Warrior Breed provides a unique insider's prospective from a family that has produced World Champions, Braemar Champions and a World Record holder in the traditional Highland Games events. A must read for any enthusiast of strength sports or Scottish culture.