Memoir relating to the Highlands with Anecdotes of Rob Roy Rare 1818 1st ed

Description: "Memoir Relating to the Highlands: With Anecdotes of Rob Roy and His Family", rare First Edition, published in 1818 by M. Carey and Son, Philadelphia. This is non fiction and is not to be confused with the fictional "Rob Roy" by Sir Walter Scott. A scarce book. No other copies appear to be for sale on the web at present and I could not find any recent auction records Book measures approx 5.75" x 3.5". Contemporary (perhaps not original) binding of one-quarter leather with marbled boards. Front hinge cracked and only held by the strings. Rear hinge intact but cracked. Endpapers have light foxing. Pages generally clean with scattered foxing, toning and general wear. The book contains a 19th Century bookplate from "The Mechanic's Library of (Hartford?)" on front pastedown. The book is a memoir that provides a detailed account of the Scottish Highlands and its people, with a particular focus on the notorious outlaw Rob Roy and his family. The author, whose name is not specified, recounts his personal experiences and interactions with the people of the Highlands, including Rob Roy himself. The book includes anecdotes and stories about Rob Roy's exploits, as well as his family and their involvement in the history of the Highlands. The author also provides insights into the culture and traditions of the Highlanders, their way of life, and their struggles against English oppression. A fascinating account of a unique and storied region of Scotland, and an important historical document that sheds light on the life and times of one of its most famous figures.

Price: 225 USD

Location: Brooklyn, New York

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