In this collection of letters written in the 1720s, Burt provides a vivid description of the landscape, customs, and people of the Scottish Highlands. His letters provide a unique view into the life of the Highlands at the time.
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Edward Burt Book order
Edward Burt, an English official stationed in the Scottish Highlands between 1724 and 1728, meticulously documented his observations during a period of significant infrastructure development. His letters, penned in the mid-1720s but published posthumously, offer a vivid and intimate glimpse into Highland life and society. Burt's writing is characterized by keen observation and a detailed, engaging style that brings the era to life for the modern reader. His work stands as a valuable firsthand account of a transformative time in Scotland's history.
- 2023
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- 2022
Letters From a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to His Friend in London; Volume II
- 334 pages
- 12 hours of reading
- 2022
Burt's Letters From the North of Scotland; With Facsimiles of the Original Engravings; Volume 1
- 376 pages
- 14 hours of reading