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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... soon merge in the superior title to which the son will succeed . It is a curious circumstance , that , although there exists only one direct descendant of the thanes who were promoted on the occa- sion above mentioned , the families of ...
... soon merge in the superior title to which the son will succeed . It is a curious circumstance , that , although there exists only one direct descendant of the thanes who were promoted on the occa- sion above mentioned , the families of ...
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... soon discovered the truth , and hurried back to recover their arms , and to get hold of the man who , by his address and courage , had thus disgraced them ; but the cear . nach had taken care to place himself and his prize out of danger ...
... soon discovered the truth , and hurried back to recover their arms , and to get hold of the man who , by his address and courage , had thus disgraced them ; but the cear . nach had taken care to place himself and his prize out of danger ...
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... soon as he appeared , they forsook their work and clustered round him ; he took them by the hand , and they were mutually delighted . He has the proper disposition of a chieftain , and seems desirous to continue the custom of his house ...
... soon as he appeared , they forsook their work and clustered round him ; he took them by the hand , and they were mutually delighted . He has the proper disposition of a chieftain , and seems desirous to continue the custom of his house ...
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... soon forgotten . The promptitude and zeal with which they formerly adopted the quarrels of their chiefs , and obeyed the slightest signal for action , are described in the following verses with an ardour and rapidity which pre- sent as ...
... soon forgotten . The promptitude and zeal with which they formerly adopted the quarrels of their chiefs , and obeyed the slightest signal for action , are described in the following verses with an ardour and rapidity which pre- sent as ...
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... Soon after the battle began , the chief missed his friend from his side , and turning round to look what had become of him , saw him lying on his back , with his breast pierced by an arrow . He had hardly breath before he expired to ...
... Soon after the battle began , the chief missed his friend from his side , and turning round to look what had become of him , saw him lying on his back , with his breast pierced by an arrow . He had hardly breath before he expired to ...
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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...
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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!