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Geographical Collections Relating to Scotland, Vol. 3 of 3: Made by Walter Macfarlane, Edited From Macfarlane's Transcript in the Advocates' Library (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore Scottish geography through the eyes of 18th‑century collectors.
This three‑volume edition presents Walter Macfarlane’s Geographical Collections Relating to Scotland, Vol. 3, as edited by Arthur Mitchell. It gathers descriptive notes, place sketches, and historical tidbits about Orcadian lands, islands, and neighboring regions, offering a window into early geographic scholarship and local lore.
The book focuses on Orkney and surrounding districts, including island life, agriculture, and mining, with detailed passages on islands like Gramsay and Southay, and notes on settlements, tides, and natural features. It also includes material on britain’s islands, descriptions of settlements, and an extensive index of papers and informations that illuminate 18th‑century Scottish geography and society.What you’ll experience
- In‑depth sketches of Orcadian places, people, and landscapes from historical notes
- Descriptions of farming practices, natural resources, and local crafts
- Historical context for towns, harbours, and maritime knowledge of the period
- An index listing a wide range of papers and research topics for further study
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, an early attempt at a geographical description of Scotland, compiles information from various sources to present an expansive view of the country's landscape, resources, and the traditions of its people. The author's particular interest is in the Orkney Islands, on which he provides a wealth of unique observations from his time spent among their inhabitants. While the book covers a wide range of topics such as climate, plants, animals, education, religion, and government, the author often focuses on the ways in which the people of Orkney live in harmony with their challenging yet abundant environment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330389737_0
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