Sketches of the Character, Manners, and Present State of the Highlanders of Scotland: With Details of the Military Service of the Highland Regiments, Volumen1A. Constable, 1822 - 445 páginas |
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... necessary , as it will serve , in some measure , to account for imperfections of style and composition , and afford me an opportunity of apo- logizing for the freedom with which I have pre- sumed to offer opinions , probably not always ...
... necessary , as it will serve , in some measure , to account for imperfections of style and composition , and afford me an opportunity of apo- logizing for the freedom with which I have pre- sumed to offer opinions , probably not always ...
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... more numerous alterations have not yet proved necessary ; as , in the great mass of statements I have heard , not always coinciding in terms or in circumstances , I frequently experienced extreme difficulty in detailing military.
... more numerous alterations have not yet proved necessary ; as , in the great mass of statements I have heard , not always coinciding in terms or in circumstances , I frequently experienced extreme difficulty in detailing military.
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... necessary for stating facts so generally known . But these boundaries constituted one of the principal causes which pre- served the Highlanders a distinct race from the inhabitants of the plains . For seven centuries , Birnam Hill , at ...
... necessary for stating facts so generally known . But these boundaries constituted one of the principal causes which pre- served the Highlanders a distinct race from the inhabitants of the plains . For seven centuries , Birnam Hill , at ...
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... necessary where so many were of the same name , ) of adding a distinguishing denomination to the Christian name ; and sometimes when a man , from respect or gratitude , named his child after a friend , it was continued to the ...
... necessary where so many were of the same name , ) of adding a distinguishing denomination to the Christian name ; and sometimes when a man , from respect or gratitude , named his child after a friend , it was continued to the ...
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... necessary to leave at home , for conducting the business of the country . Besides the clans enumerated in this curious document , there were a number of independent gentlemen , who had many fol- lowers , but being what were called ...
... necessary to leave at home , for conducting the business of the country . Besides the clans enumerated in this curious document , there were a number of independent gentlemen , who had many fol- lowers , but being what were called ...
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Página 18 - British public to this profaned sanctuary — " we were now treading that illustrious island which was once the luminary of the Caledonian regions, whence savage clans and roving barbarians derived the benefits of knowledge and the blessings of religion.
Página 18 - Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses ; whatever makes the past, the distant, or the future predominate over the present, advances us in the dignity of thinking beings. Far from me and from my friends be such frigid philosophy, as may conduct us indifferent and unmoved over any ground •which has been dignified by wisdom, bravery, or virtue. That man is little to be envied, whose patriotism would not gain force upon the plain of Marathon, or whose piety would not grow warmer among the...
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Página 519 - During the season of repose, his time was devoted to the care and instruction of the Officer and Soldier ; in war, he courted service in every quarter of the globe. Regardless of personal considerations, he esteemed that to which his Country called him, the post of honour ; and by his undaunted spirit, and unconquerable perseverance, he pointed the way to victory.
Página 539 - Every thing that the most determined bravery could attempt was repeatedly tried in vain by the troops, who were brought forward from the trenches in succession. No man outlived the attempt to gain the ridge...
Página 535 - Picton, crossed at the bridge higher up, followed by the 7th division, under the Earl of Dalhousie. These four divisions, forming the centre of the army, were destined to attack the...
Página 152 - ... it, or by wrongs and injuries they be so wearied that they be compelled to sell all.
Página 152 - All their household stuff, which is very little worth, though it might well abide the sale: yet being suddenly thrust out, they be constrained to sell it for a thing of nought. And when they have wandered...
Página 18 - To abstract the mind from all local emotion would be impossible, if it were endeavoured, and would be foolish, if it were possible. Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses ; whatever makes the past, the distant, or the future predominate over the present, advances us in the dignity of thinking beings.
Página 518 - I hope the People of England will be satisfied! - I hope my Country will do me justice!