Alexander MacKenzie Books

This book discusses second sight, or premonition. Many men have written on this subject, some of which are referred to within this text. The purpose herein is to place before the reader the prophecies of the Brahan Seer, as far as the author has been able to procure them. Contents: prophecies which might be attributed to natural shrewdness; prophecies unfulfilled; prophecies as to the fulfillment of which there is doubt; prophecies wholly or partially fulfilled; sketch of the family of Seaforth; Seaforth's dream and doom; the Seer's death; fulfillment of the Seaforth prophecy.

During the Highland Clearances of the nineteenth century, Scotland experienced one of the darkest periods in its history with the near destruction of its highland clansman, their culture and their language.The vivid, in some cases firsthand, experiences described in the near contemporary writings to be found in The Highland Clearances, bring to life those terrible times and remind us that to this day most of the lands that were once populour clan territories are still owned by alien or absentee landlords.

In the nineteenth century many of the inhabitants of the Highland glens were cleared out, often by forcible eviction, to make way for a more profitable tenant - the Great Cheviot sheep. Families had to leave the homes where they had lived for generations. Thousands emigrated over the ocean in the hope of a better life. The tragedy of the Clearances, brought about by cynical, often absentee landowners, is a black page in Scotland's history. The effects of it are still being felt in Scotland--and in the countries where the unwilling migrants settled. Written while the effects it describes were still unfolding, Mackenzie's impassioned History brings the distress of the age unforgettably before the reader.

This guidebook provides a comprehensive account of the history and culture of the Scottish town of Inverness. Mackenzie's extensive knowledge of the area allows him to offer detailed descriptions of local landmarks, traditions, and customs, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history.

This historical work delves into the lineage of the Frasers of Lovat, providing detailed genealogies of prominent families associated with the name. It also includes the genealogies of Dunballoch and Phopachy, offering a comprehensive view of the family's heritage. The book is a faithful reprint of the original 1896 edition, ensuring that the rich history and connections of the Frasers are preserved for contemporary readers.