Picturesque Scottish Scenery (Classic Reprint): From Original Drawings by T. L. Rowbotham - Couverture souple

W. J. Loftie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331599237 ISBN 13 : 9781331599234

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore Scotland’s landscapes through the eyes of a 19th‑century guide, where scenery, literature, and history intertwine.

This edition strolls from Linlithgow to Loch Katrine, weaving vivid descriptions of rugged shores, mistybenches, and the wild beauty that inspired Scott’s verse. It pairs scenic detail with notes on lore, legend, and the seasonable rhythms of the landscape, offering a grounded, reader-friendly tour of Scotland’s most storied places. Expect practical observations alongside evocative passages, plus historical context that deepens the sense of place.

• See Loch Katrine through measured paths and water‑level views, with emphasis on Ben Venue’s looming presence and the lake’s changing moods.
• Encounter Ellen’s Isle and the coast’s romantic features, tied to Scott’s imagery and the era’s literary imagination.
• Learn about local folklore such as the Urisk, and how legends mingle with real landscapes in this region.
• Gain historical notes that connect sites like Linlithgow and Glencoe to pivotal events and tales.

Ideal for readers who enjoy scenic travel writing, literary connections, and a grounded look at Scotland’s most famous landscapes.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Scottish kings of the House of Stuart, seems to have doubled its fury when the crown fell to a woman. Mary, Queen of Scotland or, as she is usually called, Queen of Scots was unfortunate in all the chief events of her life. Her birth was looked upon as a calamity by her parents and her people ;and, as it took place in the old palace of Linlithgow, the name has become closely connected in our minds with hers, and very interesting to all who sympathise in sufferings which, however well they may have been deserved, were undoubtedly of the most severe character, and perhaps quite sufficient to satisfy the sternest judges of her conduct. It was on Friday, the 8th December, 1542. Her father, who lay upon his death-bed at Falkland, cried out bitterly when he heard the news, and prophesied the extinction of his race. The crown of Scotland came, he said, with a woman into his family, and it would go with one. His words were true so far only as they related to his own immediate branch of theS
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Présentation de l'éditeur

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. This text refers to the Bibliobazaar edition.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331599237
• ISBN 13: 9781331599234
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 114
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