Sketches of the character, manners, and present state of the Highlanders of Scotland: with details of the military service of the Highland regiments, Volume 1Archibald Constable and Company, 1822 |
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... give similar details of the service of other Highland regiments . In the course of this second investigation , I met with much of the same character and principles in them all . The coincidence was indeed striking , and proved that this ...
... give similar details of the service of other Highland regiments . In the course of this second investigation , I met with much of the same character and principles in them all . The coincidence was indeed striking , and proved that this ...
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... give a sketch of those manners and in- stitutions by which this distinct character was form- ed ; and , having delineated a hasty outline of the past state of manners and character , the transition to the changes that had been produced ...
... give a sketch of those manners and in- stitutions by which this distinct character was form- ed ; and , having delineated a hasty outline of the past state of manners and character , the transition to the changes that had been produced ...
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... give way to a blow , while the cement resists . As a striking instance of the revolutions of time , even in a country not subject to violent convulsions of the earth , all these buildings are completely covered , in some parts to a ...
... give way to a blow , while the cement resists . As a striking instance of the revolutions of time , even in a country not subject to violent convulsions of the earth , all these buildings are completely covered , in some parts to a ...
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... give an exaggerated idea of their numbers . The pe- culiarity of their situation , and the sources of their power , which could no longer be despised , were minutely examin- ed , and a memorial , * said to be drawn up by the Lord Pre ...
... give an exaggerated idea of their numbers . The pe- culiarity of their situation , and the sources of their power , which could no longer be despised , were minutely examin- ed , and a memorial , * said to be drawn up by the Lord Pre ...
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... give a specimen of his valour before he was owned and declared governor or leader of his people , who obeyed and followed him on all occasions . This chieftain was usually attended with a reti- nue of young men , who had not before ...
... give a specimen of his valour before he was owned and declared governor or leader of his people , who obeyed and followed him on all occasions . This chieftain was usually attended with a reti- nue of young men , who had not before ...
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Página 17 - 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...
Página 17 - 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. 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...
Página 513 - I hope the people of England will be satisfied!" "I hope my country will do me justice!
Página 515 - 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.
Página 53 - He whistled shrill, And he was answered from the hill ; Wild as the scream of the curlew, From crag to crag the signal flew. Instant, through copse and heath, arose Bonnets and spears and bended bows : On right, on left, above, below, Sprung up at once the lurking foe ; From shingles...
Página 510 - Upon the left, the enemy at first (contented himself with an attack upon our picquets, which, however, in general maintained their ground. Finding, however, his efforts unavailing on the right and centre, he seemed determined to render the attack upon the left more serious; and had succeeded in obtaining possession of the village, through which the great road to Madrid passes, and which was situated in front of that part of the line. From this post, however, he was soon expelled with...
Página 148 - ... it, or by wrongs and injuries they be so wearied that they be compelled to sell all.
Página 149 - And this is also the cause why victuals be now in many places dearer. Yea, besides this the price of wool is so risen, that poor folks, which were wont to work it and make cloth thereof, be now able to buy none at alL And by this means very many be forced to forsake work and to give themselves to idleness.
Página 148 - 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...
Página 54 - That whistle garrisoned the glen At once with full five hundred men, As if the yawning hill to heaven A subterranean host had given. Watching their leader's beck and will, All silent there they stood, and still. Like the loose crags, whose threatening mass Lay tottering o'er the hollow pass, As if an infant's touch' could urge Their headlong passage down the verge, With step and weapon forward flung, Upon the mountain-side they hung.