The Northern Highlands in the Nineteenth Century, Vol. 2: Newspaper Index and Annals, (From the "Inverness Courier"); 1825-1841 (Classic Reprint)

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Excerpt from The Northern Highlands in the Nineteenth Century, Vol. 3: Newspaper Index and Annals (From the "Inverness Courier"); 1842 to 1856 The great Exhibition of 1851 created universal interest, and excited peaceful hopes that were not realised. Through the efforts of Lord Ashley, afterwards Lord Shaftesbury, important Acts were passed for the betterment of the working classes, such as the limitation of the work of 'women and young persons in factories to ten hours a day, and the exclusion of women and boys under thirteen from working underground. Our volume closes before the Indian Mutiny had startled and enraged the nation, but earlier years had witnessed the disaster in Afghanistan, the conquest of Scinde and the Punjab, and the annexation of (ludh. The discovery of gold in Australia had given a great impetus to colonial expansion in that region. The above-mentioned are a few of the subjects that claim attention in the years which the volume covers. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Northern Highlands in the Nineteenth Century, Vol. 3: Newspaper Index and Annals (From the "Inverness Courier"); 1842 to 1856 (Classic Reprint)

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Excerpt from The Northern Highlands in the Nineteenth Century, Vol. 2: Newspaper Index and Annals, (From the "Inverness Courier"); 1825-1841Map or inverness 1832, at end of volume - This is a reproduction, on a reduced scale and wit-bout colouring, of the map issued in the Parliamentary Reports upon the Boundaries of the several cities, burghs, and towns of Scot land, in respect to the election of members to serve in Parliament, ordered to be printed 18th April 1832. In the Report accompanying the map, the Commissioners say: Inverness is the county town of the large shire of that name, and also generally regarded as the Capital of the Northern Highlands. The town is compact, and the streets regular, with large and well-provided shops; and it contains a great number of wealthy and respectable inhabitants. Many handsome villas are also erected in the neighbourhood. There are manufactures of woollen goods, hemp, and leather; and at the fairs sheep and wool to a great amount are dis posed of. The harbour of Inverness is good, and frequented by a number of vessels of considerable tonnage. Intercourse by steam has been established with Aberdeen and Edinburgh, and also with the Western coast through the Caledonian Canal; and smacks sail regularly to London, conveying both goods and passengers. The Caledonian Canal has not hitherto added much to the commerce of the district, but beneficial effects may be expected to result from that great work. The town has been recently lighted with gas, and well supplied with water; and the Academy is considered oneviii. Map or mvnamnss.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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