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Antiquities And Scenery Of The North Of Scotland: In A Series Of Letters To Thomas Pennant (1780)

Antiquities And Scenery Of The North Of Scotland: In A Series Of Letters To Thomas Pennant (1780)

Cordiner, Charles

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ISBN10: 116974091X
ISBN13: 9781169740914
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 228
Weight: 1.81
Height: 0.56 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Antiquities and Scenery of the North of Scotland: In a Series of Letters to Thomas Pennant (1780) is a book written by Charles Cordiner. It is a detailed account of the geography, history, and culture of the northern part of Scotland. The book is written in the form of letters addressed to Thomas Pennant, a Welsh naturalist and antiquarian who was a leading figure in the field of British natural history during the eighteenth century. Cordiner's book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of the region. The first section provides an overview of the geography and natural history of the area, including descriptions of its mountains, rivers, and wildlife. The second section focuses on the history of the region, tracing its development from prehistoric times to the present day. Cordiner provides detailed accounts of the various clans and tribes that have inhabited the area over the centuries, as well as their customs and traditions.The third section of the book is devoted to the architecture and antiquities of the region. Cordiner provides detailed descriptions of the various castles, churches, and other historic buildings that can be found in the area, as well as the ancient stone circles and other prehistoric sites. He also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the locations and structures he describes.The final section of the book is a series of letters that Cordiner wrote to Pennant during his travels through the region. These letters provide a personal perspective on the people and places that Cordiner encountered on his journey, and offer insights into the daily life and customs of the people who lived there.Overall, Antiquities and Scenery of the North of Scotland is a comprehensive and informative account of one of the most fascinating regions of Scotland. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and natural beauty of this part of the country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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