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A new description of Orkney, Zetland, Pightland-Firth and Caithness, wherein, After a short Journal of the Author's Voyage thither, These Northern Places are first more Generally Described; Then a Particular View is given of the several Isles thereto belonging; Together with an Account of what is most Rare and Remarkable therein: as also the Author's Observations thereupon. Dedicated to his Grace the Duke of Hamilton. By John Brand.
Brand, John, 1668?-1738.Date: 1703- Books
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A True and exact description of the island of Shetland, Containing an account of its situation, trade, produce, and inhabitants. Together with an account of the great white herring fishery of that place, and the methods the Dutch use in catching, curing, and disposing of the Herrings they catch there; and the prodigious advantage Britain may receive from thence. With many other curious particulars.
Date: 1753- Books
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An historical description of the Zetland Islands. By Thomas Gifford, Esq;
Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]