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100 1 _aMoncrieff, A. R. Hope
_q(Ascott Robert Hope),
_d1846-1927
245 1 4 _aThe Highlands and Islands of Scotland
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-08-09
508 _aProduced by Fay Dunn, Fiona Holmes,and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Highlands and Islands of Scotland" by A. R. Hope Moncrieff is a descriptive travelogue likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the wilder, lesser-known regions of Scotland, analyzing their rugged landscapes, cultural richness, and the unique character of the Gaelic-speaking Highlanders. Moncrieff aims to provide readers with an insightful and engaging account of Scotland's beauty, contrasting it with more familiar tourist locales. The opening portion of the book establishes a tone of warmth and familiarity towards the Highlands, characterized by personal anecdotes and a touch of humor concerning language and culture. Moncrieff reflects on the deeply ingrained identity of the Highland people, their dialects, and the historical changes that have touched their lives. He paints a rich tapestry of landscapes, infusing the text with evocative descriptions of towns and rivers, while subtly critiquing the encroaching industrialization that threatens the regions’ traditional essence. The narrative would appeal to readers interested in Scottish culture, history, and the breathtaking nature found in the Highlands and Islands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScotland -- Description and travel
653 _aHighlands (Scotland) -- Description and travel
700 1 _aSmith, William, Jr.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62887
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