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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 61 pages. The New Statistical Account of Scotland (NSA), published in 1845, served as a successor to the Old Statistical Account compiled by Sir John Sinclair in the late 18th century. Commissioned by the Society for the Benefit of the Sons and Daughters of the Clergy in Scotland, the NSA updated survey offered a more comprehensive analysis of Scotland's parishes. Covering geography, economy, agriculture, population trends, and social conditions, the NSA remains a significant historical resource for understanding Scotland in the early 19th century. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 14 x 22 cms. Category: Scottish Statistical; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the 1845 journey of the author and his colleagues, Dr. MKellar and Dr. Candlish, on a mission to assess the state of the Highlands and Islands in the wake of the recent schism in the Church of Scotland. The narrative describes their experiences and observations as they traversed the region, engaging with local communities and addressing public gatherings. The author provides rich historical context and insights into the religious and social conditions of the time, particularly the impact of the Disruption on the Gaelic-speaking population. Through a vivid account of their mission, the author illuminates the complex dynamics of the Highlands and Islands, highlighting both the challenges and resilience of its people. The book offers a valuable historical record and a thoughtful exploration of the enduring significance of faith and community in the face of adversity. 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Owner's bookplate pasted to front free endpaper. Gutters split. Lacks front free endpaper. Foxing to advertisements at rear. Some spotting to page edges. Rubbing to ends of spine and corners of boards. ; vi, [2], 274 pages + 12 pages advertisements. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering and black decoration. Page dimensions: 173mm x 108mm. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall.

Hardcover. vi, [1], 274 p.; 18.5 cm. Written to supplement the account in Thomas Brown's Annals of the Disruption. NF orig. blue cloth, bevelled edges. Inscribed `from the author'.