Publisher's Synopsis
Lectures On The Mountains: Or The Highlands And Highlanders As They Were And As They Are is a book written by William Grant Stewart in 1860. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the Scottish Highlands and its people - the Highlanders. The author presents a vivid picture of the Scottish landscape, its history, and the customs and traditions of the Highlanders. The book is divided into several lectures, each covering a specific topic. The first lecture provides an overview of the Scottish Highlands and its geography. The subsequent lectures delve into the history of the Highlanders, their way of life, their language, and their religion. The author also discusses the impact of the Clearances on the Highlanders and their culture. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all levels. Overall, Lectures On The Mountains: Or The Highlands And Highlanders As They Were And As They Are is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history and culture, particularly the Highlands and its people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
