To the Highlands in 1786 by Norman Scarfe
Late-18th-century Scotland comes to life, from coaching inns and gig upsets to agriculture and Edinburgh society.
Fascinating edition of the travels of two young sprigs of the French aristocracy.. a notable contribution to the topographical and social history of Britain on the eve of the French revolution. -- Richard Ollard * COUNTRY LIFE *
A hugely important contribution to our understanding of the agrarian and industrial revolutions in Great Britain in the eighteenth century... Scarfe has been most enterprising in marshalling illustrations of places the two men visited... [his] editing is of such excellence. -- Bevis Hillier * LITERARY REVIEW *
A joy to read... plates and illustrations bring the book to life. * HISTORY SCOTLAND *
Deserves a wide readership. * ARCHIVES *
The most satisfying book I read in 2002... Connoisseurs of 18th-century travel books will be enraptured. * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *
A charming and intriguing picture of late eighteenth-century Scotland, made more accessible by a knowledgeable and careful editor. * EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY SCOTLAND *
A hugely important contribution to our understanding of the agrarian and industrial revolutions in Great Britain in the eighteenth century... Scarfe has been most enterprising in marshalling illustrations of places the two men visited... [his] editing is of such excellence. -- Bevis Hillier * LITERARY REVIEW *
A joy to read... plates and illustrations bring the book to life. * HISTORY SCOTLAND *
Deserves a wide readership. * ARCHIVES *
The most satisfying book I read in 2002... Connoisseurs of 18th-century travel books will be enraptured. * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *
A charming and intriguing picture of late eighteenth-century Scotland, made more accessible by a knowledgeable and careful editor. * EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY SCOTLAND *
Norman Scarfe landed on D-Day with the 3rd Division, later writing its history in 1947. Having read History at Oxford he moved to Suffolk and has since worked on Suffolk history. He is the author of several Shell Guides.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780851158433 |
| ISBN 10 | 0851158439 |
| Title | To the Highlands in 1786 |
| Author | Norman Scarfe |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 300 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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