Sketches Of The Character, Institutions, And Customs Of The Highlanders Of Scotland (1885) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437142785)

Sketches of the Character, Institutions, and Customs of the Highlanders of Scotland is a historical book written by David Stewart in 1885. The book provides a detailed account of the Scottish Highlanders, their way of life, customs, and traditions. The author, who was a native of the Highlands, draws on his personal experiences and observations to describe the unique character of the people of this region.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on different aspects of Highland life. The author discusses the history of the Highland clans, their social structure, and their customs and traditions. He also provides an overview of the Highland economy, agriculture, and industry, as well as the role of religion and education in Highland society.One of the most interesting aspects of the book is the author's description of the Highland dress and the symbolism behind it. He also provides a detailed account of the Highland games, which were an important part of Highland culture.Overall, Sketches of the Character, Institutions, and Customs of the Highlanders of Scotland is a fascinating book that provides a unique insight into the history and culture of the Scottish Highlands. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history or culture.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.

Author: David Stewart
ISBN-10: 1437142788
ISBN-13: 9781437142785
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 436
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d