Shetland, Descriptive And Historical

Shetland, Descriptive and Historical: Being a Graduation Thesis on the Inhabitants of the Shetland Islands (1874) is a book written by Robert Cowie. The book is a comprehensive study of the Shetland Islands, located off the coast of Scotland. Cowie's work provides a detailed description of the geography, climate, flora, and fauna of the islands, as well as the history and culture of the people who live there.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life on the islands. Cowie begins by describing the physical geography of the Shetland Islands, including their location, size, and topography. He then goes on to discuss the climate of the islands, including the prevailing winds, rainfall, and temperature.In subsequent chapters, Cowie provides a detailed description of the flora and fauna of the islands, including the various species of birds, fish, and mammals that can be found there. He also discusses the history of the islands, from their earliest settlement by the Vikings to their role in the Scottish economy.Throughout the book, Cowie provides numerous illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the geography and history of the Shetland Islands. He also includes a bibliography of sources for further reading.Overall, Shetland, Descriptive and Historical: Being a Graduation Thesis on the Inhabitants of the Shetland Islands (1874) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and geography of this unique part of Scotland.And A Topographical Description Of That Country.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.