A compleat history of the rebellion, from its first rise, in 1745, to its total suppression at the glorious Battle of Culloden, in April, 1746. Wherein are contain'd, the intrigues of the Pretender's adherents before the breaking out of the rebellion; with all the memorable transactions, and the particulars of their several invasions, during that period of time: with a particular and succinct account of the several marches and counter marches of the rebels, from the Young Pretender's first landing on the Island of Sky, till his retreat at Culloden. Also, an account of the family and extraction of the rebel chiefs, especially the Camerons. Likewise, the natural history and antiquities of several towns through which the author pass'd with his Majesty's Army; together with the manners and customs of the different people, particularly the Highlanders. With a summary of the trials and executions of the rebel lords, &c. / By James Ray, of Whitehaven, Volunteer under his Royal HIghness the Duke of Cumberland.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Ray, James, 1700?-

Contributor:

• Culture Class Collection (University of Pennsylvania)
• English Culture Class Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746.

Physical Description:

x pages, 11 unnumbered pages-451 pages, 1 unnumbered page, 2 leaves of plates : portrait, plan. ; 18 cm

Other Title:

Compleat history of the rebellion

Fingerprint:

Y.t, e-ss t.a- Maof (3) 1758 (R)

Place of Publication:

London : Printed by Robert Brown, near Christ's-Hospital, MDCCLVIII [1758]

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Notes:

Culture Class Collection copy frontispiece, t.p. and final page reinforced on inner margin and mended with tape.

Cited in:

ESTC, T63917

OCLC:

42975557