Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2012-02-10 Public domain in the USA. 322 Turnbull, Robert 1809 1877 The Genius of Scotland; or, Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Genius of Scotland; or, Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion" by Rev. Robert Turnbull is a historical and literary account written in the mid-19th century. The work aims to provide a comprehensive depiction of Scotland's natural beauty, cultural heritage, and religious fervor, while intertwining biographical sketches of notable figures such as John Knox, Robert Burns, and Walter Scott. The author, having been born and educated in Scotland, seeks to convey an authentic perspective of his homeland. At the start of the book, Turnbull sets the tone by discussing the concept of beauty as perceived through the mind of the beholder, particularly in relation to one's native land. He extols the virtues and picturesque landscapes of Scotland, contrasting the rugged Highlands and the fertile Lowlands. The opening chapter introduces readers to various themes including national pride, the significance of historical events, and the moral and natural aspects of the Scottish landscape, evoking a deep sense of nostalgia and appreciation for Scotland's rich cultural tapestry. The presence of poetry and historical references enhances the narrative, inviting readers to embark on a journey through Scotland’s scenery and literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Scotland -- Description and travel DA Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Other Category: History - British Category: Religion/Spirituality 751594 2025-10-15T15:37:47.647884 text/html 767313 2012-02-09T23:13:54 text/html 369511 2025-10-15T15:38:08.099292 application/epub+zip 377752 2025-10-15T15:37:54.866861 application/epub+zip 348909 2025-10-15T15:37:51.694957 application/epub+zip 768426 2025-10-15T15:38:14.699286 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 897308 2025-10-15T15:38:04.151397 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 851883 2022-09-17T16:54:14.983972 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 589733 2025-10-15T15:37:45.788924 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 589355 2012-02-09T23:10:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 589369 2012-02-09T23:10:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20380 2025-10-15T15:38:14.848266 application/rdf+xml 24899 2025-10-15T15:37:52.289941 image/jpeg 4667 2025-10-15T15:37:51.997875 image/jpeg 234052 2012-02-09T23:10:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 257906 2012-02-09T23:16:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 234042 2012-02-09T23:10:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 350488 2025-10-15T15:37:47.698904 application/octet-stream application/zip