The Statistical Account of Scotland: Drawn Up from the Communications of the Ministers of the Different Parishes, Том 9W. Creech, 1793 |
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... Thefe , however , were gradually diminished , as Glasgow and the neighbouring towns rofe into confe- quence . It is , fince the Union , inrolled with Glafgow , Renfrew and Dunbarton ; and in conjunction with them , fends a member to the ...
... Thefe , however , were gradually diminished , as Glasgow and the neighbouring towns rofe into confe- quence . It is , fince the Union , inrolled with Glafgow , Renfrew and Dunbarton ; and in conjunction with them , fends a member to the ...
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... Thefe , although more than fufficient for ordinary demands , are not able to ac- commodate strangers that frequent the fairs . To fupply the deficiency , every inhabitant claims a right , established by immemorial practice , of selling ...
... Thefe , although more than fufficient for ordinary demands , are not able to ac- commodate strangers that frequent the fairs . To fupply the deficiency , every inhabitant claims a right , established by immemorial practice , of selling ...
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... N. E. and divide the lower from the higher grounds . There is one pretty high hill in the midst of thefe called the Conic hill : But the highest hill , in this part part of the country , is in the upper end 14 Statistical Account.
... N. E. and divide the lower from the higher grounds . There is one pretty high hill in the midst of thefe called the Conic hill : But the highest hill , in this part part of the country , is in the upper end 14 Statistical Account.
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... thefe , there are feveral who occupy fmall tacks , which they hold chiefly of landed proprietors ; but which , being infufficient for their subsistence , they have recourse at times to hiring for manual labour , or exercise fome trade ...
... thefe , there are feveral who occupy fmall tacks , which they hold chiefly of landed proprietors ; but which , being infufficient for their subsistence , they have recourse at times to hiring for manual labour , or exercise fome trade ...
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... thefe places and neigh- bourhood , there is no article of provifion can be purchased within the parish , but at a very dear rate , and even higher than in the above market towns . There is likewise a tem- porary disadvantage , which ...
... thefe places and neigh- bourhood , there is no article of provifion can be purchased within the parish , but at a very dear rate , and even higher than in the above market towns . There is likewise a tem- porary disadvantage , which ...
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