Observations on the Present State of the Highlands of Scotland, With a View of the Causes and Probable Consequences of Emigration
by Selkirk, Earl of
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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edinburgh, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme, 1805. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good. Hardback. A good copy in paper-covered boards with light blue cloth spine. Some wear and tear to spine edges but cords holding. No title-piece. Old ownership inscription on title page but a very good copy internally. Pp.vii,223,lvi. The book has been described as "an excellent account of the conditions of the Highlands that led to the clearances and emigration." Selkirk was anxious that emigrating Highlanders should go to British colonies and he bought land in North America, including on Prince Edward Island, where he arranged for Highlanders to be settled. Photographs available on request.
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- Bookseller
- Blacket Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 025998
- Title
- Observations on the Present State of the Highlands of Scotland, With a View of the Causes and Probable Consequences of Emigration
- Author
- Selkirk, Earl of
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1805
- Keywords
- Highland Clearances
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Blacket Books
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About Blacket Books
Blacket Books is the business name of Liz and Ian Laing, who have been selling second-hand and antiquarian books since 1985. We are general booksellers but with some emphasis on Scottish, military and childrens books, and modern first editions. We are members of the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA) and sell at book fairs throughout Scotland and the north of England. Our aim is to offer for sale worthwhile, collectable books at reasonable prices.
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