A Short History Of The Scottish Highlands And Isles (1906)

by William Cook Mackenzie

Book Overview

A Short History Of The Scottish Highlands And Isles is a book written by William Cook Mackenzie and originally published in 1906. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Scottish Highlands and Isles, from their earliest inhabitants to the present day.Mackenzie explores the unique culture, traditions, and way of life of the Highland people, as well as the various political and social changes that have shaped the region over the centuries. He covers topics such as the clan system, the Jacobite uprisings, the Clearances, and the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the Highlands.The book also delves into the geography and natural beauty of the region, with detailed descriptions of the mountains, lochs, and islands that make up the Scottish Highlands and Isles.Overall, A Short History Of The Scottish Highlands And Isles is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Scottish history, culture, and geography.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164549472
• ISBN13: 9781164549475
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"