Alexander Mackenzie

Broschiertes Buch

History of the Frasers of Lovat, with genealogies of the principal families of the name

to which is added those of Dunballoch and Phopachy

Beschreibung

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

Autor

Alexander Mackenzie was a Scottish historian, writer, editor, and politician born in 1838 in Gairloch, Scotland. He was the son of Kenneth Mackenzie and Annabella Maciver. Raised in a rural crofting community, he had limited access to formal education and worked early in life as a laborer and ploughman. His deep connection to Highland culture and history inspired a lifelong passion for preserving Scottish heritage, especially the traditions and stories of the clans. Eventually, he moved into journalism and became the editor of the Celtic Magazine, a significant publication focused on Gaelic culture and Highland affairs. Mackenzie published numerous genealogical and historical works, with a particular focus on clan histories, which gained him respect among Scottish scholars and nationalists. Through his books and magazine work, he became a vocal advocate for the cultural and political interests of the Highlands, often critiquing land policies and supporting tenant rights. His ability to blend folklore, oral history, and documentation into accessible narratives helped shape public understanding of Scotland s past. Alexander Mackenzie died in 1898 at the age of 60, leaving behind a substantial contribution to Scottish historical literature and cultural preservation.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 786
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Juli 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 216mm x 42mm
• Gewicht: 1938g
• ISBN-13: 9789354038709
• ISBN-10: 9354038700
• Artikelnr.: 59873224