Scenes and Legends of the North of Scotland , Traditional History of Cromarty hc

by Hugh Miller

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Scenes And Legends Of The North Of Scotland (subtitled Or The Traditional History of Cromarty), published in 1835, is the first book written by the Scottish geologist, folklorist, and writer Hugh Miller. Core Overview The book is a rich regional exploration of the town of Cromarty and the surrounding Black Isle and Moray Firth regions in northern Scotland. Rather than relying strictly on canonical, written timelines, Hugh Miller preserves the oral narratives, folklore, and character of local generations, using the physical landscape—coasts, hills, ruins, and caves—as a storyteller in its own right. Key Themes & Structure • Landscape and Nature: The early portions of the work vividly describe the rugged Scottish coastline, local geology, and natural scenery, reflecting Hugh Miller's deep scientific fascination with rock formations and early fossil-hunting grounds. • Taxonomy of Tradition: Hugh Miller organizes oral history into distinct categories, separating strictly local events and borrowed-model tales from mythologies involving wraiths, witches, and ancient heroes. • Local Legends and Figures: The text details regional folklore—including stories of ghosts, the Mermaid of Cromarty, early mythological roots, and historical figures like Macbeth (who began his rise as Thane of Cromarty). • Social Transformation: The second half documents how traditional community life, clan loyalties, and old school systems yielded to modern civic institutions, law, education, and economic shi

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Year: 2007
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9780548118191
• Condition: Very Good

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