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Lectures On The Mountains: Or The Highlands And Highlanders As They Were And As They Are (1860)

Lectures On The Mountains: Or The Highlands And Highlanders As They Were And As They Are (1860)

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Travel Writing20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164916688
ISBN13: 9781164916680
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 328
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Lectures On The Mountains: Or The Highlands And Highlanders As They Were And As They Are is a book written by William Grant Stewart and originally published in 1860. The book is a collection of lectures that the author delivered on the topic of the Scottish Highlands and its people, the Highlanders. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, culture, and traditions of the Highlands and Highlanders, from their ancient Celtic roots to the present day. It covers a wide range of topics, including the geography and geology of the region, the language and literature of the Highlanders, their music, dance, and folklore, as well as their social and political history.Stewart's lectures are based on extensive research and firsthand observations of the Highlands and its people. He draws on a variety of sources, including historical documents, literary works, and personal interviews with Highlanders. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the landscapes and communities of the Highlands.Overall, Lectures On The Mountains: Or The Highlands And Highlanders As They Were And As They Are is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Scottish Highlands and its people. It provides a rich and detailed portrait of a unique and fascinating region of the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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