The Highlands and the Western Isles of Scotland containing descriptions of their scenery and antiquities with an account of the political history and ancient manners and of the origin, language, agriculture, economy, music, present condition of the people, &c. founded on a series of annual journeys between the years 1811 and 1821 and forming a universal guide to that country in Letters to Sir Walter Scott

John MacCulloch

Verlag: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green, London, 1824

Beschreibung

The first edition in very smart condition of this guide to the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland from John MacCulloch. Four volumes. A work containing descriptions of the scenery of the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland, with specific reference to antiquities, political history and ancient manners. With chapters on the origin, language, agriculture, economy, music, and present condition. These volumes are founded on a series of letters sent to Sir Walter Scott, the Scottish historian, novelist, poet, and playwright, during annual journeys to and from Scotland from 1811 to 1821. Written by John MacCulloch, a Scottish geologist. He was the first geologist to be employed by the government in Britain and is best known for his pioneering texts on geology and for producing the first geological maps of Scotland. Rebound in half calf with marbled boards. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear and bumping to the extremities. The odd mark to the board. Internally, firmly bound. Paes are very bright and clean with the odd spot. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 851T46

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Highlands and the Western Isles of ...

Verlag: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1824

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: None

Zustand: Very Good Indeed

Art des Buches: book