The Highlanders Of Scotland Classic Reprint

Author : William Forbes Skene
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-12
Category : History
ISBN : 1528447581

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The Highlanders of Scotland (Classic Reprint) by William Forbes Skene Pdf

Excerpt from The Highlanders of Scotland The attention of the Author was directed to this subject by an advertisement of the Highland Society of London, making Offer Ofa premium for the best History of the Highland Clans; his Essay proved the successful one, and the-highland Society deemed his Work worthy of the attention of the public, and requested that it might be published. Since that period the Author has been enabled to make many important additions to the original Essay, and has considerably altered its plan and arrangement. In collecting the materials of the present Work, the Author has to acknowledge the very liberal assistance which he has received from many Of his literary friends in Scotland; and he feels that it would be improper to allow this opportunity to escape without acknowledging the very great Obligations which he has been laid under by Donald Gregory, Esq, Secretary to the Society of Antiquaries Of Scotland, for the valuable and important communications which he has at all times so liberally made to the Author; and also by Mr. T. G. Repp, for the able assistance which he has rendered to the Author in the earlier part of his enquiry. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : James Cromb
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0365109754

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The Highlands and Highlanders of Scotland by James Cromb Pdf

Excerpt from The Highlands and Highlanders of Scotland: Papers Historical, Descriptive, Biographical, Legendary, and Anecdotal Of the many thousands who annually visit the North of Scotland may find something in them to lend a warmer interest to the land of the mountain and the flood. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : David Stewart
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0267549520

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Sketches of the Character, Institutions, and Customs of the Highlanders of Scotland (Classic Reprint) by David Stewart Pdf

Excerpt from Sketches of the Character, Institutions, and Customs of the Highlanders of Scotland In the Preface to the first edition, General Stewart informs us that his statements are grounded on authentic documents on communications from people in whose intelligence and correctness he places implicit confidence; on his own personal knowledge and observation; and on the mass of general information, of great credibility and con sistency, preserved among the Highlanders of the last century and he assures us of his honest and perfect conviction of the truth of all he has advanced, and of the vital importance attached to the several points touched upon. Having explained how he was induced to commence the work, and how he suc ceeded in obtaining so much valuable and authen tic information, first, concerning the forty-second, . About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : J. L. Morison
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-24
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0365533432

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The Scottish Highlander (Classic Reprint) by J. L. Morison Pdf

Excerpt from The Scottish Highlander Met we on hill, in dale, forest or mead, By paved fountain or by rushy brook, Or in the beached margent of the sea. In such a night as this Stood Dido, with a willow in her hand, Upon the wild sea-banks, and waved her love To come again to Carthage. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Walter Scott
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1333868685

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Manners, Customs, and History of the Highlanders of Scotland by Walter Scott Pdf

Excerpt from Manners, Customs, and History of the Highlanders of Scotland: Historical Account of the Clan Macgregor Ignorance regarding the Highlands - The Pretender and the High landers - Battle of Prestonpans - Advance into England - Retreat - Battle of Culloden. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : G. R. Blake
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1331183189

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Scotland of the Scots (Classic Reprint) by G. R. Blake Pdf

Excerpt from Scotland of the Scots The Author and Publishers have to record their indebtedness to Muirhead Bone, Esq., and to Messrs. William Hodge & Son, for permission to make use of three drawings from Glasgow in 1901; and also to E. Beresford Chancellor, Esq., for permission to reproduce his miniature portrait of Prince Charles Edward. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : William Cook Mackenzie
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-08
Category : History
ISBN : 0331610787

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A Short History of the Scottish Highlands and Isles (Classic Reprint) by William Cook Mackenzie Pdf

Excerpt from A Short History of the Scottish Highlands and Isles A short history should have a brief Preface, and a few words will suffice to explain the purpose and scope of the present work. No complete history of the Highlands, issued at a popular price and in a compact form, has yet been published. It is believed that a book of that description will serve a purpose which the existing histories do not claim to fulfil, and will appeal to a considerable body of readers whom the larger and more expensive works on the subject fail to reach. In that belief, and with that object, the present volume has been written. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : John Patterson Maclean
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-26
Category : History
ISBN : 0666414173

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An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America Prior to the Peace of 1783 by John Patterson Maclean Pdf

Excerpt from An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America Prior to the Peace of 1783: Together With Notices of Highland Regiments and Biographical Sketches It is a noticeable fact that notwithstanding the valuable ser vices rendered by the Highland regiments in the French and In dian war, but little account has been taken by writers, except in Scotland, although General David Stewart of Garth. As early as 1822, clearly paved the way. Unfortunately, his works, as well as those who have followed him, are comparatively unknown on this side the Atlantic. I was led to the searching out of this phase of our history, not only by the occasional allusions, but specially from reading works devoted to other nationalities engaged in the Revolution. Their achievements were fully set forth and their praises sung. Why should not the Oppressed Gael, who sought the forests of the New World, struggled in the wilderness, and battled against foes, also be placed in his true light? If properly known, the artist would have a subject for his pencil, the poet a picture for his praises, and the novelist a strong background for his romance. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : James Grant
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1334254257

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Legends of the Black Watch, Or Forty-Second Highlanders (Classic Reprint) by James Grant Pdf

Excerpt from Legends of the Black Watch, or Forty-Second Highlanders Woven up with an occasional legend or superstition gleaned among the mountains from whence its soldiers came, the warlike details and many of the names which occur in the following pages, belong to the military history of the country and of the brave Regiment whose title is given to our Book. It is generally acknowledged that but for the reten tion of the hilt in the British service, and for the high character of those regiments who wear it, the military our/me of Scotland had been long since for gotten in Europe, and her national existence had been as completely ignored during the Wars of Wellington as in those of Marlborough; nor in times more recent had the electric wire announced that, when the cloud of Russian horse came on at Balaclava and our allies ed, the Scots stood firm. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

Author : Ascott Robert Hope Moncrieff
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0259769169

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The Heart of Scotland (Classic Reprint) by Ascott Robert Hope Moncrieff Pdf

Excerpt from The Heart of Scotland Bonnie scotland pleased so many readers that it came to be supplemented by another volume dwelling mainly on the western Highlands and Islands, which was illustrated in a different style to match their Wilder and mistier features. Such an addition gave the author's likeness of Scotland a somewhat lop-sided effect and to balance this list he has prepared a third volume dealing with the trimmer and richer, yet not less picturesque region oftenest visited by strangers - that is, Perthshire and its borders. This is shown to be the Heart of Scotland, not only as containing its most famous scenery, but as best blending Highland and Lowland charms, and as having made a focus of the national life and history. Pict and Scot, Celt and Sassenach, king and vassal, mailed baron and plaided chief, cateran and farmer, Jacobite and Hanoverian, gauger and smuggler, Kirk and Secession, here in turn carried on a series of struggles whose incidents should be well known through the Waverley No'vels. But these famous romances seem too little known to hasty readers of to - day; and some glimpses of Perthshire's past life may not prove over familiar, at least to strangers in a county where the author is at home. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : James Logan
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1330628837

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McIan's Highlanders at Home: Or Gaelic Gatherings (Classic Reprint) by James Logan Pdf

Excerpt from McIan's Highlanders at Home: Or Gaelic Gatherings About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : John Gregorson Campbell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1902
Category : Folklore
ISBN : UCAL:$B282197

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Witchcraft & Second Sight in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland by John Gregorson Campbell Pdf

Author : James Browne
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-26
Category : History
ISBN : 0282031928

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A History of the Highlands and of the Highland Clans, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint) by James Browne Pdf

Excerpt from A History of the Highlands and of the Highland Clans, Vol. 4 Royal Highland Emigrant Regiment, forty-second, or Royal Highland Regiment, seventy-fourth Regiment. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : John Scott Keltie
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-09
Category : History
ISBN : 065614761X

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The Scottish Highlands by John Scott Keltie Pdf

Excerpt from The Scottish Highlands: Highland Clans and Highland Regiments At the Revolution, macleod of macleod, which became the designation of the laird of Harris, as chief of the clan, was favourable to the cause of James II. In 1715 the effective force of the Macleods was men, and in 1745, 900. The chief, by the advice of Presi dent Forbes, did not join in the rebellion of the latter year, and so saved his estates, but many of his clansmen, burning with zeal for the cause of Prince Charles, fought in the ranks of the rebel army. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : James Browne
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 1330838041

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A History of the Highlands, and the Highland Clans, Vol. 2: With an Extensive Selection from the Hitherto Inedited Stuart Papers (Classic Reprint) by James Browne Pdf

Excerpt from A History of the Highlands, and the Highland Clans, Vol. 2: With an Extensive Selection From the Hitherto Inedited Stuart Papers As soon as the news of the flight of the king reached London, the greatest agitation prevailed; and the two great parties - the Presbyterians and Independents - each of which was struggling for ascendency, became even still more distrustful of one another; but when they ascertained the place of his retreat, they joined in reprobating the conduct of the Scots, who, they erroneously supposed, had induced the king to put himself in their power. The possession of the royal person had been long desired by both factions as of paramount importance in paving the way for the accomplishment of their respective objects; but the unexpected step which the king had just taken seemed to render their prospects for ever hopeless. But they soon found that the case was not so bad as they had imagined for the king was not only prevailed upon to order his officers to surrender the fortresses which they still retained, but to become a suppliant for peace by requesting both houses of parliament to offer him propositions for consideration. Some of these propositions were, however, such as the king could not, in conscience, submit to, and others were quite incompatible with monarchical government. The refusal of the king to agree to these conditions, one of which stipulated the establishment of the Directory, and the recognition of the Westminster Confession, while it displeased the presbyterian party, inspired the independents with fresh hopes, and the latter now began to indicate pretty plainly their intention of dethroning the king. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.