02294cam a22003253u 4500 71325 UtSlPG 20260610134641.0 m cr n 260607r20231869utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA GR Miller, Hugh, 1802-1856 Scenes and legends of the north of Scotland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-08-03 Susan Skinner, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Scenes and Legends of the North of Scotland: or, The Traditional History of Cromarty" by Hugh Miller is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the rich traditions, legends, and historical narratives specific to the Cromarty region of Scotland, exploring the evolution of local customs and the storytelling traditions that have characterized its inhabitants. The opening of the work introduces the author's intention to preserve the oral traditions that have been passed down through generations, lamenting their gradual disappearance in the face of modernity. Hugh Miller reflects on his childhood experiences with storytelling, revealing his deep appreciation for the authenticity and character present in the narratives of local people, particularly those of older generations. He categorizes traditions into different classes, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in understanding the past and the characters that shaped it while promising to blend these tales with historical insights and personal anecdotes throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: William P. Nimmo, 1869 Legends -- Scotland -- Cromarty Cromarty (Scotland) https://archive.org/details/worksmiller01mill https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71325 112051 112051