The Scottish Highlands, Highland Clans and Highland Regiments, Volume 1 (of 2)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Keltie, John Scott, Sir, 1840-1927

Contributor:

Maclauchlan, Thomas, 1816-1886

Wilson, John, 1785-1854

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Scottish Highlands, Highland Clans and Highland Regiments, Volume 1 (of 2)" is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century, specifically in 1875. This comprehensive work serves as a meticulous exploration of the history, culture, and military significance of the Scottish Highlands, clans, and regiments. The text promises to deliver extensive insights drawing upon previous works while incorporating newer research and narratives concerning the Highlands' history. The opening of this volume provides a detailed preface highlighting its purpose and structure. It outlines the three main sections the work encompasses: the general history of the Highlands, the individual histories of Highland clans, and an account of Highland regiments. The writer emphasizes the need for a revised work due to the wealth of new historical findings that have emerged since the original publication. The text conveys an earnest intention to present a thorough, accurate, and engaging narrative on the Scottish Highlands, aiming to broaden readers' understanding of its antiquities, societal structures, and significant military contributions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Brian Coe, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-05-17