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Keltie, John Scott, Sir
1840
1927
Keltie, Sir John Scott
Maclauchlan, Thomas
1816
1886
M'Lauchlan, Thomas
Wilson, John
1785
1854
North, Christopher
Austin, Arthur
Mullion, Mordecai
The Scottish Highlands, Highland Clans and Highland Regiments, Volume 2 (of 2)
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"The Scottish Highlands, Highland Clans and Highland Regiments, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Rev. Thomas Maclauchlan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as a continuation of the social, agricultural, and military history of the Scottish Highlands, delving into the conditions and lifestyles of the Highland clans. It explores key themes such as land distribution, social hierarchies, and the evolution of Highland regiments, offering an in-depth look at the Gaelic language, literature, and music alongside. The beginning of the work introduces readers to the socio-economic conditions in the Highlands immediately following the suppression of the 1745 Jacobite rebellion. It discusses the social dynamics between chiefs and clansmen, detailing the disturbances caused by cattle thefts and the rise of cattle-lifters in a community struggling with poverty and lawlessness. The text outlines the agricultural practices of the time, characterized by rudimentary farming tools, the practice of land sharing, and the reliance on small livestock, illustrating a society in transition yet marred by the memories of its tumultuous past. As the narrative unfolds, it highlights significant changes in agriculture and social conditions, setting the stage for the broader historical implications of Highland life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Great Britain. Army
Highlands (Scotland) -- History
Clans -- Scotland -- Highlands -- History
Scottish Gaelic philology
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Category: History - European
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: History - Warfare
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