Observations On The Famine Of 1846-1847, In The Highlands Of Scotland And In Ireland is a book written by William Pulteney Alison in 1847. The book provides a detailed account of the famine that occurred in Scotland and Ireland during the years 1846 and 1847. The author, who was a physician and professor of medicine, offers a scientific perspective on the causes and effects of the famine, as well as the government's response to the crisis.The book...