Letters From The Highlands Or, The Famine Of 1847

By Robert Somers

Book Overview

""Letters From The Highlands Or, The Famine Of 1847"" is a book written by Robert Somers. The book is a collection of letters written by the author during his travels through the Scottish Highlands in 1847, a time of great famine and hardship. The letters provide a vivid and detailed account of the conditions in the Highlands during this period, including the devastating effects of the potato blight and the struggles of the local population to survive. Somers also explores the social and economic factors that contributed to the famine, including the policies of the British government and the role of landlords in the region. Through his writing, Somers paints a powerful picture of the resilience and determination of the Highland people in the face of adversity, and offers a valuable historical perspective on one of the most challenging periods in Scottish history.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: 1163088943
• ISBN13: 9781163088944
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"