An Inquiry Into the Genealogy and Present State of Ancient Scottish Surnames; With the Origin and Descent of Highland Clans, and Family of Buchanan

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Focusing on the Buchanan family history, the book provides an extensive genealogical essay that occupies over half of its content. It also explores the histories of various Scottish clans, including MacDonald and MacGregor, and includes a transcription of Sir Donald Monro's genealogies, offering insights into notable clans and figures. Detailed accounts of the main and collateral branches of the Buchanan family, along with a comprehensive full-name index, create a rich tapestry of Scottish heritage from its earliest times to the mid-1600s.