The Land Of Lorne V1

The Land Of Lorne V1

Robert Williams Buchanan

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120894953
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The Land of Lorne Volume 1 is a travelogue written by Robert Williams Buchanan and first published in 1871. The book is a detailed account of the author’s journey through the western coast of Scotland, specifically the region of Lorne. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the journey.The book begins with an introduction to the region of Lorne and its history. The author then describes his journey from Glasgow to Oban, the starting point of his adventure. From there, he embarks on a cruise on the Tern, a small steamship, to the Outer Hebrides, a group of islands located off the coast of Scotland.Throughout the book, the author provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people, and the culture of the region. He also includes anecdotes about his encounters with the locals and his experiences on the Tern. The book is illustrated with several sketches and engravings, which add to the overall charm of the narrative.The Land of Lorne Volume 1 is a fascinating read for anyone interested in travel writing, Scottish history, or the natural beauty of the Scottish coast. It provides a unique glimpse into a bygone era, when travel was slower and more arduous, but also more rewarding in terms of the experiences and memories it offered.In Two Volumes.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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