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Alexander nicolson was perhaps as true a type of the Scottish Celt as this age has seen. Not that he was a pure Celt either, for there was a strain of Norse blood in him, as there is in many of the men of Skye and the Lews. But it had been so diluted in the course of time as to leave him practically as thorough a Highlander as ever rejoiced to speak the Gaelic tongue. Somehow the pure Celt is not a success in this life not for want of abilities, not because he has not force, both mental and bodily, to hold his own with the best. But he is apt to be dreamy, to work by fits and starts, to fail in that persistency which alone secures its end. Perhaps.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a trove of writings by Alexander Nicolson, a celebrated Scottish Celt born in the 19th century. A gifted student, Nicolson's career path swung from divinity to literature and law, finally settling into a role as a legal administrator. Despite his brilliant mind, he never tasted significant success, save for winning the hearts of his friends. Through the author's deep personal connection to Nicolson, we gain access to a wealth of these unpublished writings, including songs, poems, and even a biography. These are the passionate outpourings of a man whose Celtic heritage informed his every perspective, shaping both his triumphs and heartbreaks. Nicolson's moving tribute to his beloved Isle of Skye reveals the profound bond he shared with the landscape of his homeland, while 'The British Ass' is a humorous ballad that gently pokes fun at the scientific community of his day. Filled with meticulous research and brimming with the author's personal insights, this book offers an intimate look into the life and mind of a man who left an indelible mark on his friends and family. 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 9781331606604_0
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