Bag om A Historical Account Of Peterhead
""A Historical Account of Peterhead: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time"" is a book written by James Arbuthnot and published in 1815. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Peterhead, a town located in the northeast of Scotland. The author covers the earliest known history of the town, including its origins as a fishing village and its development into a bustling port city. The book also explores the town's role in the Scottish Wars of Independence, as well as its involvement in the Jacobite uprisings of the 18th century. Arbuthnot discusses the town's economic and social development over time, including its growth as a center for the fishing and shipping industries. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Peterhead, as well as those interested in the broader history of Scotland and its coastal communities.Comprehending An Account Of Its Trade, Shipping, Commerce, And Manufactures, Mineral Wells, Baths, Etc. With An Appendix, Containing A Copy Of The Original Charter Of Erection, Together With The By-Laws And Regulations, Relative To The Harbors, Etc. Also, A Natural History Of The Fishes Found On The Coasts Of Buchan.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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