- Paperback: 221 pages
- Publisher: Birlinn Ltd; New Ed edition (1 Mar 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1874744297
- ISBN-13: 978-1874744290
- Product Dimensions: 19.9 x 13 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 236,591 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Born in 1842, MacKenzie provides a fascinating look at the harsh life of late 19th century Scotland. He vividly recalls the effects of the great famine of 1846-48 on the most remote areas of the western Highlands. He not only unveils one of the bleakest periods of modern Highland history, but also proclaims the inner strength of the Highland peoples and reveals the inspiration for his own accomplishments in personally creating the magnificent gardens at Inverewe -- Wester Ross -- now cared for by the National Trust for Scotland.
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I WAS born on the 13th of May, 1842, at the Chateau de Talhouet, not far from the little town of Quimperle, in the Morbihan, Brittany. Read the first page
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this is an astonishing book which contains a wealth of information and makes you proud to be Scottish. It has a huge amount of information about the poor people of Scotland and also gives an insight into the great responsibilities that the Lairds had to them. It is very easy to read and I have, over the years, bought it for everyone I know - all of whom have done the same!
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The packaging was more than adequate, very well protected. The book was in better than promised shape. I would order from them again! Very happy.
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