Sketches of the Character, Manners, and Present State of the Highlanders of Scotland: With Details of the Military Service of the Highland Regiments, 第 1 巻A. Constable, 1822 - 445 ページ |
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... Military Force , and Patronymics . As this do- cument , which will be seen in the Appendix , was drawn up in 1746 and 1747 , the divisions are in general made to suit that pe- riod . Thus the estates attached to the Castles of Comrie ...
... Military Force , and Patronymics . As this do- cument , which will be seen in the Appendix , was drawn up in 1746 and 1747 , the divisions are in general made to suit that pe- riod . Thus the estates attached to the Castles of Comrie ...
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... military services . of the youthful , the most hardy , and the bravest of his fol- lowers , omitting those who were infirm from age , those who , from tender years , or natural inability , were unable to carry arms , and those whom it ...
... military services . of the youthful , the most hardy , and the bravest of his fol- lowers , omitting those who were infirm from age , those who , from tender years , or natural inability , were unable to carry arms , and those whom it ...
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With Details of the Military Service of the Highland Regiments David Stewart. In the enumeration below , the reader will find exhibited in one view the power by which this mixture of patriarchal and ... MILITARY STRENGTH of the clans . 27.
With Details of the Military Service of the Highland Regiments David Stewart. In the enumeration below , the reader will find exhibited in one view the power by which this mixture of patriarchal and ... MILITARY STRENGTH of the clans . 27.
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... military services of the youthful , the most hardy , and the bravest of his fol- lowers , omitting those who were infirm from age , those who , from tender years , or natural inability , were unable to carry arms , and those whom it was ...
... military services of the youthful , the most hardy , and the bravest of his fol- lowers , omitting those who were infirm from age , those who , from tender years , or natural inability , were unable to carry arms , and those whom it was ...
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With Details of the Military Service of the Highland Regiments David Stewart. In the enumeration below , the reader will find exhibited in one view the power by which this mixture of patriarchal and ... MILITARY STRength of the clans . 27.
With Details of the Military Service of the Highland Regiments David Stewart. In the enumeration below , the reader will find exhibited in one view the power by which this mixture of patriarchal and ... MILITARY STRength of the clans . 27.
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18 ページ - 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 ページ - 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 ページ - I, AB, do swear, and as I shall answer to God at the great day of Judgment...
519 ページ - 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 ページ - 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 ページ - 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 ページ - ... it, or by wrongs and injuries they be so wearied that they be compelled to sell all.
152 ページ - 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 ページ - 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 ページ - I hope the People of England will be satisfied! - I hope my Country will do me justice!