Sketches of the Character, Manners, and Present State of the Highlanders of Scotland: With Details of the Military Service of the Highland Regiments, 1권A. Constable, 1822 - 445페이지 |
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... conduct and character must have had some common origin , to discover the nature of which appeared an ob- ject worthy of inquiry . The closest investigation only confirmed viii PREFACE . Love of country-Early associations-Traditional ...
... conduct and character must have had some common origin , to discover the nature of which appeared an ob- ject worthy of inquiry . The closest investigation only confirmed viii PREFACE . Love of country-Early associations-Traditional ...
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... conduct of the mountain clans and those of the Lowlanders , and of every other known country , originated in the patriarchal form of government , which differed so widely from the feudal system of other countries . I , therefore ...
... conduct of the mountain clans and those of the Lowlanders , and of every other known country , originated in the patriarchal form of government , which differed so widely from the feudal system of other countries . I , therefore ...
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... Conduct in 1745 Page 3 22 22 4878 47 69 75 81 19 87 56 109 X. Abolition of Hereditary Jurisdictions - Disarming act - Sup- pression of the Highland garb 115 PART II . PRESENT STATE , AND CHANGES OF CHARACTER , MANNERS , AND PERSONAL ...
... Conduct in 1745 Page 3 22 22 4878 47 69 75 81 19 87 56 109 X. Abolition of Hereditary Jurisdictions - Disarming act - Sup- pression of the Highland garb 115 PART II . PRESENT STATE , AND CHANGES OF CHARACTER , MANNERS , AND PERSONAL ...
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... conduct would conti- nue , as formerly , to be influenced by the dread of disgracing the honour- able race whose blood they believed filled their veins . • There is a very ancient clan of this name , quite distinct from the branch of ...
... conduct would conti- nue , as formerly , to be influenced by the dread of disgracing the honour- able race whose blood they believed filled their veins . • There is a very ancient clan of this name , quite distinct from the branch of ...
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... Ballechin , Flemyng of Moness , Steuart of Dalguise , and other commanders of the expedition , otherwise many more lives would have been lost . ed from the conduct and sentiments of several of those 42 HOSTILE EXPEDITIONS .
... Ballechin , Flemyng of Moness , Steuart of Dalguise , and other commanders of the expedition , otherwise many more lives would have been lost . ed from the conduct and sentiments of several of those 42 HOSTILE EXPEDITIONS .
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18 페이지 - 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.
18 페이지 - 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...
115 페이지 - I, AB, do swear, and as I shall answer to God at the great day of Judgment...
519 페이지 - 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.
539 페이지 - 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...
535 페이지 - 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...
152 페이지 - ... it, or by wrongs and injuries they be so wearied that they be compelled to sell all.
152 페이지 - 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...
18 페이지 - 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.
518 페이지 - I hope the People of England will be satisfied! - I hope my Country will do me justice!