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A memorial concerning the disorders of the Highlands. : Especially the northern parts thereof, and the isles of Scotland. With an account of some means. by which the same may be redressed and prevented, and how religion and vertue may be promoted in these parts; particularly, how funds may be raised for this end;

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: M.DCC.III. [1703]
Call number: 438000:345Bk
Creator: Kirkwood, James (1650?-1709)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 20 cm (4to)
Associated people: Page, James Rathwell, (1884-1962,)
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