Historical Tales and Legends of the Highlands by Alexander Mackenzie
"Historical Tales and Legends of the Highlands" by Alexander Mackenzie is a collection of folk tales and legends centered around Highland Scotland, written in the late 19th century. This work showcases the rich oral tradition of the region, capturing stories that reflect the cultural heritage, struggles, and romanticized history of the Highlands, including themes of love, tragedy, and supernatural elements. At the start of the book, the author introduces readers to a
remote Highland village where life is largely self-sufficient and steeped in tradition. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the local lifestyle, including communal storytelling at the "Ceilidh," a gathering where tales, poetry, and folklore are shared among the community. The beginning emphasizes the importance of oral history, setting the stage for various tales, and introduces notable characters like Lady May, who seeks to defy her father's plans for her arranged marriage, and the mysterious Hugh Munro, whose love for her weaves a thread of romance and danger through the ensuing stories. The opening sets the tone for a rich exploration of Scottish folklore that blends history, legend, and cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Compiler | Mackenzie, Alexander, 1838-1898 |
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| Title | Historical Tales and Legends of the Highlands |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Locality -- The spell of Cadboll -- Prince Charlie and Mary Macleod -- James Macpherson, the famous musician and freebooter -- The first gauger in Skye -- The raid of Cilliechriost -- Lachlan Og Mackinnon and the Skye factor -- James Grant of Carron -- John Mackay of Farr -- The Cummings of Badenoch -- Glengarry and his favourite -- Castle Urquhart and the fugitive lovers -- The fairies and Donald Duaghal Mackay -- Young Glengarry, the Black Raven -- Cawdor Castle -- A legend of Invershin -- The Bonnie Earl of Moray -- The Rout of Moy -- A legend of Loch-Maree -- Allan Donn and Annie Campbell -- Mary Macleod of Marrig. |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Legends -- Scotland -- Highlands |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58578 |
| Release Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 159 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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