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050 4 _aE151
100 1 _aMacLean, J. P.
_q(John Patterson),
_d1848-1939
245 1 3 _aAn Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-06-23
508 _aProduced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital Libraries.)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScots -- United States
653 _aScots -- America
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25879
999 _c66880
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