Excerpt from The Native Steam-Boat Companion: Embracing the Names, Etymons, and Antiquities, of Every Object of Note on the Routes From Glasgow to Staffa, Iona, Skye, Fort-William, Glenco, Glen-Finan the Seat of Prince C. E. Stuart's Monument, Glen-Albin, Inverness, &C
Gentlemen,-impressed with a sense of the importance which your enterprise and good taste have communicated to the commercial interests of the rfier Clyde, in early uniting, by means of gorgeous steam-ships, England, Ireland, and Scot land,-but more especially with a sense of what that enterprise and good taste have achieved, in opening up a ready, safe, and commodious com munication with the varied interesting and'sublime scenery pointed out and chronicled in the follow ing pages, - l have great pleasure in inscribing.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book meticulously delves into the historical etymologies of place names of importance in the Clyde area of Scotland. The author - a native Highlander - presents his humble effort as a guide to complement existing works. His goal is to present the true etymologies of place names rather than relying on random etymologies given by preceding guides. The book also seeks to provide an accurate historical and geographical account of the region, including iconic sites like Staffa and Iona as well as lesser-known but historically significant sites such as Dun-Brehton. The author's unique perspective as a native Highlander and his deep understanding of the Gaelic language make this book a valuable resource for those interested in the history, culture, and toponymy of Scotland. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282641832_0
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