Author: Mitchell, John
Title: Reminiscences of My Life in the Highlands Vol. 2 Only
Description: David & Charles, 1971. Hardcover. Mitchell was an engineer working on Highland Roads and the Caledonian Canal. This book in two volumes was first published in 1874 but is unobtainable - virtually all the copies of this , the second volume were destroyed at the time of the author's death to avoid litigation. This 268p volume covers gossipy detail of many Highland families- the Frasers, Elices, Countess of Sutherland. Highland Clearences, early Railways, Orkney Roads, Ness floods & etc. Near fine in non price clipped d/w without marks or signatures - but top edge flecked. See scans. (ISBN: 0715353004).. Very Good

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