Volume 1

Burt's letters from the north of Scotland : with facsimiles of the original engravings / With an introduction by R. Jamieson. And the History of Donald the Hammerer, from an authentic account of the family of Invernahyle, a ms. communicated by Sir Walter Scott.

  • Edmund Burt
Date:
1876
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Burt's letters from the north of Scotland : with facsimiles of the original engravings / With an introduction by R. Jamieson. And the History of Donald the Hammerer, from an authentic account of the family of Invernahyle, a ms. communicated by Sir Walter Scott. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    baronet — Hospitality—Meanness—Highland cookery —Anecdote—Comparison with the English—French claret—Brandy—The laird of Culloden—His hospi- tality-—Humorous contrivance — Hounds, and hare- hunting—Foxes—Beggars, numerous and importunate —Police—A Frenchman’s comment—Highland thrifti- ness—A diverting instance of—Common sayings— Kitchens filthy—An instance of, and remarks on— Butter—Filthy state of public inns—Landlords—Their want of ceremony—Pride of family—A ridiculous instance of. ..... 132—155 LETTER VIII. Correspondence interrupted—Reason of—Visit to a High- land chief—Account of the excursion—Occurrences on the way—Arrival at the castle—Reception—Entertain- ment — Musicians — Style of dinner — Ostentation — Number of Highlanders in attendance—Chief engrosses the conversation—Departure—Return — Remarks — Wretched stables —Trial of patience—Highland Ale— The pint stoop—A dialogue—English spoken at Inver- ness— Irish in the Lowlands—^Herring fishery — Instance of a plentiful season—Fraud on salt duty— Appointment of a new Officer—Is bribed—-Intimidated by a smuggler—Curious consequences—Importations— Attempt to prohibit brandy—Scarcity of port—Soldiers —Wretched quarters—A complaint—Honour among merchants—Ministers and their stipends—Style of dis- courses— Strongly object to personal decoration—Force of flattery. ..... 156—178
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