The Scottish Highlanders And The Land Laws

The Scottish Highlanders And The Land Laws: A Historico-Economical Enquiry is a book written by John Stuart Blackie and first published in 1885. The book explores the history and economics of the Scottish Highlands, particularly in relation to the land laws that have been enacted over the centuries. Blackie's enquiry delves into the social and economic conditions of the Scottish Highlands, with a focus on the impact of land ownership and tenancy on the people who lived there. He examines the historical background of the Highland Clearances, in which many Highlanders were forcibly removed from their homes and land, and the subsequent changes to land laws that followed.The book also explores the economic effects of these land laws on the Highlanders, including the impact on agriculture, industry, and trade. Blackie argues that the traditional Highland way of life was severely disrupted by these changes, and that the people of the Highlands suffered greatly as a result.Overall, The Scottish Highlanders And The Land Laws: A Historico-Economical Enquiry provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the history and economics of the Scottish Highlands, and sheds light on the struggles and hardships faced by the people who lived there.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.