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An account of the present state of the Hebrides and western coasts of Scotland: in which an attempt is made to explain the circumstances that have hitherto repressed the industry of the natives; and some hints are suggested for encouraging the Fisheries, and promoting other improvements in those countries. being the substance of a report to the Lords of Treasury of Facts collected in a Tour to the Hebrides, with large additions; together with the Evidence given before the Committee of Fisheries: by James Anderson, Lld. Frs. Fsa. Scot. Author of The Interest of Great Britain with regard to her American Colonies considered. Observations on the Means of exciting a Spirit of National-Industry, &c. &c. &c. Illustrated with a new map of Scotland, in which the Hebrides and Western Coasts, in particular, are laid down from the best Authorities and latest Observations.
Anderson, James, 1739-1808.Date: MDCC,LXXXVI. [1786]
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A retrospective view of the Scots fisheries; with observations and remarks, humbly suggesting the probable means of preserving and improving them. By George Pitcairn, Captain of the City Guard of Edinburgh, and late merchant there.
Pitcairn, George.Date: Printed in the year M,DCC,LXXXV. [1785]
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Extracts from the publications of Mr. Knox, Dr. Anderson, Mr. Pennant, and Dr. Johnson; Relative to the northern and north-Western coasts of Great Britain.
Date: May, 1787
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Plan by the Commissioners and Trustees for Improving Fisheries and Manufactures in Scotland, for the application of the funds under their management for three years from Christmas last 1733.
Great Britain. Commissioners and Trustees for Improving Fisheries and Manufactures in Scotland.Date: 1734?]
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A view of the British Empire, more especially Scotland; with some proposals for the improvement of that country, the extension of its fisheries, and the relief of the people. By John Knox. ...
Knox, John, 1720-1790.Date: MDCCLXXXV. [1785]
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A tour through the Highlands of Scotland, and the Hebride isles, in MDCCLXXXVI. By John Knox.
Knox, John, 1720-1790.Date: MDCCLXXXVII. [1787]
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The interest of Scotland considered, with regard to its police in imploying of the poor, its agriculture, its trade, its manufactures, and fisheries.
Lindsay, Patrick, 1686-1753.Date: MDCCXXXIII. [1733]
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A collection of the Acts of Parliament, establishing and relating to the funds under the Management of the Commissioners and Trustees appointed by the King, for encouraging, improving and promoting fisheries and manufactures in that part of Great Britain called Scotland. With AN Abstract thereof under proper Heads.
Great Britain.Date: M.DCC.LI. [1751]
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An account of the present state of the Hebrides. And western coasts of Scotland: in which an attempt is made to explain the circumstances that have hitherto repressed the industry of the natives; and some hints are suggested for encouraging the Fisheries, and promoting other improvements in those countries. Being the substance of a report to the Lords of Treasury of Facts collected in a Tour to the Hebrides, with large additions; together with the Evidence given before the Committee of Fisheries: by James Anderson, Lld. Frs. Fsa. Scot. Author of The Interest of Great Britain with regard to her American Colonies considered. Observations on the Means of exciting a Spirit of National Industry. &c. &c. &c. Illustrated with a new map of Scotland, in which the Hebrides and Western Coasts, in particular, are laid down from the best Authorities and latest Observations.
Anderson, James, 1739-1808.Date: MDCCLXXXV. [1785]
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The substance of the speech of the Earl of Kinnoull to the British Society for extending the Fisheries, &c. at their general court held on Monday, March 26, 1798: containing a general account of the progress and present state of the society.
Kinnoull, Robert Auriol Hay Drummond, Earl of, 1751-1804.Date: in the Year 1798
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Plan by the Commissioners and Trustees for Improving Fisheries and Manufactures in Scotland, for the application of their funds. Published by their order.
Great Britain. Commissioners and Trustees for Improving Fisheries and Manufactures in Scotland.Date: 1734
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Observations upon the present state of the Scotch fisheries, and the improvement of the interior parts of the highlands. Being an essay on these subjects, given in to the Highland Society of Scotland, And to which they were pleased to adjudge their Highest Prize-Medal for the Year 1790. By P. White, Esq. Of the General Excise-Office, Edinburgh.
White, P., of the General Excise-Office, Edinburgh.Date: Anno 1791
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A view of the British Empire, more especially Scotland; with some proposals for the improvement of that country, the extension of its fisheries, and the relief of the people. By John Knox.
Knox, John, 1720-1790.Date: MDCCLXXXIV. [1784]
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Observations upon Scotch fisheries, emigrations, and the means of improving the Highlands and Isles. Offered To The Attention Of His Royal Highness The Prince Of Wales, Stewart Of Scotland And Lord Of The Isles. By Hugh Bell, Brewer, Burgess, And Guild Brother Of Edinburgh.
Bell, Hugh.Date: 1792
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Observations on the northern fisheries. With a discourse on the expediency of establishing fishing stations, or small towns, in the Highlands of Scotland, and the Hebride Islands. To which is added, the last report from the committee appointed by the House of Commons, to enquire into the state of the British Fisheries. By John Knox, author of a view of the British Empire. By John Knox
Knox, John, 1720-1790.Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]
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A view of the British empire, more especially Scotland; with some proposals for the improvement of that country, the extension of its fisheries, and the relief of the people.
Knox, John, 1720-1790.Date: MDCCLXXXIV. [1784]
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An account of the present state of the Hebrides and western coasts of Scotland: in which an attempt is made to explain the circumstances that have hitherto repressed the industry of the natives; ... being the substance of a report to the Lords of Treasury, ... by James Anderson, ... Illustrated with a new map of Scotland, ...
Anderson, James, 1739-1808.Date: 1785
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A retrospective view of the Scots fisheries; with Observations and Remarks, Humbly Suggesting the Probable Means of Preserving and Improving Them. With an Essay to the Highland Society of Edinburgh, and a Letter to the Right Hon. the Earl of Breadalbane, Vice-President of the Highland Society of London. By George Pitcairne, Captain of the City Guard of Edinburgh, late Merchant there. To which are added, copies of fourteen letters (signed C. F.) that were published in the Edinburgh Evening Courant in August 1786, which contain many Valuable Hints to Fishers, who may be greatly improved by them, and will be useful to future Ages.
Pitcairn, George.Date: 1787
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The interest of Scotland considered, with regard to its police in employing of the poor, its agriculture, its trade, its manufactures, and fisheries.
Lindsay, Patrick, 1686-1753.Date: 1736
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An essay upon the British fisheries: wherein the errors of the system on which they are at present conducted, are pointed out; a better system is recommended; and sundry experiments, tending to improvement, are proposed. The Whole IS Humbly Submitted To The Consideration Of The Public. By a Caledonian fisher.
Rose, John, fisher.Date: MDCCLXXXV. [1785]