The Picture of Scotland. Vols. I & 2

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Introduction to Scottish history discusses many places and characters, many of which are still familiar today, while others are less known. Style may be bit a pretentious, as the a uthor admits, "to elevate a topographical work into the superior region of the belles lettres" (Preface, p. v). Much interesting folklore and description of villages in early 19th century. Show more