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Memoirs Of A Highland Lady: The Autobiography Of Elizabeth Grant Of Rothiemurchus Afterwards Mrs. Smith Of Baltiboys, 1797-1830 (1899)

Memoirs Of A Highland Lady: The Autobiography Of Elizabeth Grant Of Rothiemurchus Afterwards Mrs. Smith Of Baltiboys, 1797-1830 (1899)

Smith, Elizabeth Grant
Strachey, Jane Maria

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ISBN10: 1120643228
ISBN13: 9781120643223
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 516
Weight: 1.50
Height: 1.04 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Memoirs Of A Highland Lady is a book that is essentially an autobiography of Elizabeth Grant, who was born in 1797 in the Scottish Highlands. The book covers the period from Elizabeth's birth up until the year 1830, when she married and moved away from her home in Rothiemurchus. Elizabeth's memoirs provide a fascinating insight into life in the Highlands during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She describes the landscape and the people of the area in great detail, as well as the customs and traditions that were prevalent at the time. Throughout the book, Elizabeth also provides a glimpse into her own personal life, including her relationships with family members and friends, as well as her own thoughts and feelings about the world around her. One of the most interesting aspects of Memoirs Of A Highland Lady is the way in which Elizabeth portrays the changing social and economic landscape of the Highlands during this period. She describes the impact of the Clearances on her own family and the wider community, as well as the growing influence of the industrial revolution on the region. Overall, Memoirs Of A Highland Lady is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in Scottish history, the Highlands, or the life of a remarkable woman who lived through a period of great change and upheaval.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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