| Description |
1 online resource (75 pages) : illustrations, portrait |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Note |
Originally published: [Kelso, Eng.] : Kelso Graphics, 1993. |
| Contents |
SPANISH JOHN; Preface to the Present Edition; Preface to the 1931 Edition; Chapter 1 Journey to Rome; Chapter 2 Into College and Out; Chapter 3 A Smell of Powder; Chapter 4 A Second Campaign; Chapter 5 Return to Scotland; Chapter 6 Skullduggery at Loch Broom; Chapter 7 The Truth Comes Out; Chapter 8 "III Got, III Gone!"; Chapter 9 Captured; Chapter 10 Fort William; Chapter 11 Allan Knock; Chapter 12 Freedom; Notes. |
| Summary |
The republication of the memoirs of Colonel John McDonell of Scottas (1728-1810) will be welcomed by Highlanders the world over. Neither romantic novel nor learned history can conjure up for us so vividly as this unashamedly prejudiced eyewitness account of the atmosphere of the aftermath of "the '45," the fierce loyalties and bitter hatreds, the high principles and barefaced villainy. We meet the ineffectual Stuart King, the saintly Duke of York, the unspeakable Captain Fergusson and many a minor character, each playing his part in the long drawn out British War of Succession and the death th. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
M'Donell, John, 1728-1810.
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M'Donell, John, 1728-1810. |
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M'Donell, John, 1728-1810. |
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Scotland -- History -- 18th century -- Biography.
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Scotland. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
18th century |
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1700 - 1799 |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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Electronic books.
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History.
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Autobiographies.
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Autobiographies.
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| Added Author |
Craigmyle, Anthea.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: M'Donell, John, 1728-1810. Spanish John. Toronto [Ont.] : Dundurn, 1993 (OCoLC)244770299 |
| ISBN |
9781554882960 (electronic book) |
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1554882966 (electronic book) |
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9781459714984 (electronic book) |
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1459714989 (electronic book) |
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9781896219059 |
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1896219055 |
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