Thomas Pennant (1726–98) is remembered for his work in bringing natural history to popular attention and for his engaging travel writing. With a number of fine engravings, this work, first published in 1771 and reissued here in its second edition of 1772, is typical of Pennant's output. More than a mere travelogue, it recounts his tour - via Tayside, Inverness, Wick and Fort William - of the Scottish Highlands, then largely unknown to outsiders but of notable interest to students of natural history. The volume is of particular significance for its meticulous descriptions of significant locations, buildings and wildlife, revealing Pennant's thorough mind and tireless capacity for observation, and also for its methodology: Pennant drew on local knowledge gathered by circulating queries in advance (these are included as an appendix). Several of Pennant's other works, including his Tour in Wales, are also reissued in the Cambridge Library Collection.
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Thomas Pennant Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 21mm
Weight: 480g ISBN:9781108073622 ISBN 10: 110807362X Series:Cambridge Library Collection - British & Irish History, 17th & 18th Centuries Pages: 380 Publication Date:08 May 2014 Audience:
College/higher education
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Dedication; A tour in Scotland; Appendix; Itinerary; Index.
