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Published by Birlinn General, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 1998
ISBN 10: 1874744882ISBN 13: 9781874744887
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Originally published in 1776, Thomas Pennant's Tour in Scotland and 18th century. Written after his five month journey through mainland Scotland and the Western Isles in the summer of 1772, Pennant paints a vivid picture of Scotland during the last quarter of the 18th century. Pennant had an eye for detail, and the account of his journeys includes a wealth of material regarding the physical features of the landscape, architectural details of buildings and the historical associations and local customs of the places he visited. He also writes of the people he met and the places he stayed, thus adding a human dimension to his travelogue. Within this text, Pennant also writes of his travels in the north of England, including descriptions of the medieval towns of Chester and Durham and the magnificent landscape of the Lake District.the Western Isles is one of the major pieces of travel writing from the. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Edinburgh : Birlinn, 1998
ISBN 10: 1874744882ISBN 13: 9781874744887
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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First Paperback Edition. Fine paperback copy. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright and clean. Physical description; xxviii, 791 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Subjects; Hebrides (Scotland) Description and travel Early works to 1800. Scotland Description and travel ; Early works to 1800. 1 Kg.
Published by Birlinn Ltd, 1999
ISBN 10: 1874744882ISBN 13: 9781874744887
Seller: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
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Condition: Good.
Published by Edinburgh : Birlinn, 1998
ISBN 10: 1874744882ISBN 13: 9781874744887
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
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First Paperback Edition. Fine paperback copy. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright and clean. Physical description; xxviii, 791 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Subjects; Hebrides (Scotland) Description and travel Early works to 1800. Scotland Description and travel ; Early works to 1800. 1 Kg.
Published by Birlinn, Edinburgh, 1998
ISBN 10: 1874744882ISBN 13: 9781874744887
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Reprint of 1774/1776 Book.
Published by Birlinn Limited, Edinburgh, 1998
ISBN 10: 1874744882ISBN 13: 9781874744887
Seller: Edinburgh Books, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition Thus. 1998. xxviii, 791pp. B&W illustrations. Includes introduction by Charles W.J. Withers; edited by Andrew Simmons. "Originally published in 1776, Pennant's Tour is one of the major pieces of travel writing from the eighteenth century. Written after his five month journey through mainland Scotland and the Western Isles, Pennant paints a vivid picture of Scotland during this period. He had a meticulous eye for detail and, in addition to describing the people he met and the places he stayed, he includes a wealth of material about the physical features of the landscape, architectural details, and the historical associations and local customs of the Maces he visited. This edition also includes descriptions of his travels in the north of England." Soft cover in excellent condition with no inscriptions. PLEASE NOTE this book is quite heavy and non-UK orders may require extra postage charges.