Early Travellers In Scotland

Early Travellers In Scotland

Peter Hume Brown

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2006
Materia
Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9781428647589
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''Early Travellers In Scotland'' by Peter Hume Brown is a comprehensive historical account of the early travellers who visited Scotland, spanning from the Roman times to the 18th century. The book provides a detailed insight into the experiences of these travellers, their motives, and the impact of their accounts on Scotland’s cultural and social history. The author explores the accounts of various travellers, including Roman generals, medieval pilgrims, and 18th-century tourists, and examines their observations on Scotland’s landscape, people, customs, and culture. Through their writings, readers can learn about the historical context of Scotland’s development and the evolution of its national identity over time.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular period in Scottish history and the corresponding travellers who visited the country during that time. The author also provides a critical analysis of the travellers’ accounts, highlighting their biases and prejudices, and the influence of their writings on Scotland’s image in the wider world.Overall, ''Early Travellers In Scotland'' is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Scottish history, culture, and society. It offers a unique perspective on Scotland’s past, as seen through the eyes of those who visited the country centuries ago.Includes Maps Containing Accounts Of Scotland Published By Travelers Who Visited The Country Before 1700.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.

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