Country code |
GB |
Repository code |
234 |
Organisation |
NAS |
Repository |
National Records of Scotland |
Reference |
GD1/1144 |
Title |
Published Guide to Western Islands and Highlands of Scotland |
Dates |
1820 |
Access status |
Open |
Description |
'The Steam Boat Companion and Stranger's Guide to the Western Islands and Highlands of Scotland'... (published by James Lumsden & Son, Glasgow, 1820).
Inserted at various points in the text are MS notes identified as being by Senex (Robert Reid, 1773-1865, a noted author of local historical works dealing with Glasgow). The notes are generally historical, and are mainly on medieval or early modern topics. Included is a long note on the Battle of Largs, 1266. |
Level |
Fonds |
Format |
Text |
Language |
English |
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