14 Recently Published. 



A HUNDRED YEARS IN THE 

 HIGHLANDS. 



By OSGOOD MACKENZIE. 

 With Illustrations. Demy 8vo. Third Impression. i6s. net. 



The title of this interesting work is justified, in that the Author's 

 own recollections cover a period of nearly eighty years, while the 

 diaries of his uncle, Dr. John Mackenzie, have provided him with 

 a wealth of materials reaching much further back. It is indeed 

 fortunate that these vivid diaries have been preserved, for their 

 possession enables the Author to supplement and amplify his 

 own reminiscences with many valuable quotations, describing 

 Highland life in bygone times. 



The book appeals to all lovers of the Highlands of Scotland, 

 both in Great Britain and in all parts of the world where men of 

 Scottish blood or descent have settled. Very characteristic of 

 the Author is his intense devotion to his northern home. He 

 loves the hills and the sea, the heather and the loch. He loves 

 the people, their language and traditions ; he has a soft place in 

 his heart for their superstitions. All forms of Highland sport 

 have been familiar to him from childhood, and he is a shrewd 

 observer of animal and bird life as all true sportsmen should be. 

 His successful transformation of a Ross-shire wilderness into 

 beautiful gardens, full of rare trees and plants never previously 

 grown in those parts, is famous throughout Scotland. Last, but 

 not least, is his keen and kindly sense of humour, which gives 

 rise to many a well-told anecdote and permeates the whole book. 



" One of the charms of Mr. Mackenzie's book is that it all rings true even 

 the fishing stories. The chapters on agriculture, Church and State, smuggling 

 and sheep-stealing, local superstitions, the pipers of Gairloch, and on peat and 

 vanishing birds are full of good matter. To all those who reverence ancient 

 customs and lore of the West Coast Highlands this book will be a real delight. ' ' 

 The Times. 



"It is safe to say that generations yet unborn will find Mr. Osgood 

 Mackenzie's book a mine of interest and delight. Mr. Mackenzie, aided in 

 some measure by his uncle's note-book, has provided a book so entertaining 

 that something quotable can be found on every page of it. We have only 

 indicated its entertaining qualities roughly. Every sportsman will find it 

 better than any description of it." Country Life. 



"We congratulate all who love the Highlands upon the preservation of so 

 many memories and their presentation in so delightful a form." Glasgow 

 Herald. 



" A very delightful book. There is not a dull moment in it from beginning 

 to end." Scotsman. 



"Those who love Nature, sport, old times, good companions and fine 

 scenery should read Osgood Mackenzie's ' A Hundred Years in the Highlands. 

 Besides other good things, it is full of delightful stories of wild life." Daily 

 Chronicle. 



' ' One does not require to have the gift of prophecy when stating that the 

 present work is destined to become standard." Scottish Field, 



