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SELKIRK, Thomas Douglas,The Earl of. Observations on the Present State of the Highlands of Scotland, with a View of the Causes and Probable Consequences of Emigration. Edinburgh. For A.Constable and Co. 1806. (Second edition).

(214 x 132). pp, vii, (1), 232, lxi, (1). Errata slip pasted on last page. light age toned paper. Later paper covered boards and printed title label. A sound copy. First published in 1805, the author gives reasons for the need for Scots to emigrate, particularly to Canada and he includes an account of the successful settlement on Prince Edward Island, Canada.

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£125.00