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A Description of the Western Isles of Scotland

A Description of the Western Isles of Scotland

A Description of the Western Isles of Scotland

Austin Mardon

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Lulu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Historia
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9781897472088
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This is the 16th century description of the Hebrides the Western Isles of Scotland by Donald Monro. It is one of the first travelogues of the area. It is a modern translation of the manuscript.

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