"e;Everything belonging to the Highlands of Scotland has of late become peculiarly interesting. It is not much above half a century since it was otherwise."e; -- Sir Walter ScottSir Walter Scott placed the Scottish Highlands on the map of popular tourist destinations. This timeworn work - consisting of the 1816 essay "e;Manners, Customs and History of the Highlanders of Scotland"e; and the introduction to his novel Rob Roy, "e;Historical Account of the Clan MacGregor"e; - helped transform Scottish national identity. Scott shifts the image of the Highlander from a bloodthirsty rebel to a heroic defender of the British Empire. and provides many references to leading figures Scottish history. The MacGregors serve as the epitome of the integrity of clanship.
| ISBN: | 9781411431348 |
| Publication date: | 1st September 2009 |
| Author: | Scott, Sir Walter |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | Ebook (Epub) |