02431cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000490011524500780016426400510024230000470029333600260034033700260036633800360039250000310042850802350045952012990069453400450199365300270203865300210206585600430208625879UtSlPG20260610133608.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE1511 aMacLean, J. P.q(John Patterson),d1848-193913aAn Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-06-23  aProduced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Graeme Mackreth and
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https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of
public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital
Libraries.)  a"An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America" by J.P. MacLean is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the settlement patterns, cultural contributions, and historical significance of Scotch Highlanders who migrated to America before the Peace of 1783, as well as their involvement in various conflicts and regiments throughout American history. The book highlights the often overlooked role of these settlers in shaping early American society and their unique heritage.  At the start of the text, the author sets the stage by addressing the lack of comprehensive documentation regarding Scotch Highland settlements prior to the American Revolution. MacLean discusses the various regions where Highlanders settled, such as North Carolina and Georgia, and notes the importance of their contributions to the development of these areas. He emphasizes that while these communities may not have been widely recognized, their influence persists through their descendants and the cultural legacy they left behind. The opening portion also introduces the socio-political dynamics of the Highland clans, illustrating their governance, customs, and resiliency in face of hardship and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScots -- United States  aScots -- America40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25879