Inverness Before Railways (1885)

By Isabel Harriet Grant Anderson and Isobel Anderson

Book Overview

Inverness Before Railways is a historical book written by Isabel Harriet Anderson in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Scottish city of Inverness before the advent of railways. The author delves into the city's rich history, exploring its origins, its people, and its culture. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Inverness's past. The first chapter provides an overview of the city's geography, while the second chapter delves into its early history, from the time of the Picts to the arrival of the Vikings. The subsequent chapters explore the city's development during the medieval period, its role in the Jacobite rebellions, and its growth as a commercial center in the 18th and 19th centuries. Along the way, Anderson provides fascinating insights into Inverness's social, economic, and cultural life, drawing on a wealth of primary sources and historical records. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, and it offers a unique glimpse into the past of one of Scotland's most vibrant and storied cities.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164681885
• ISBN13: 9781164681885
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"