Aberdeenshire by Alexander Mackie
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"Aberdeenshire" by Alexander Mackie is a geographical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as part of the Cambridge County Geographies series, offering a detailed exploration of the natural features, history, agriculture, and industries of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Through its analysis, the text likely provides insights into both the physical landscape and the socio-economic aspects of the region. The opening of the book begins with a transcriber’s note outlining editorial
conventions used in the publication. It then introduces the concept of "shire" and its interchangeable use with "county" in a Scottish context, specifically detailing the origin of Aberdeenshire and the significance of its chief town, Aberdeen. The text establishes the historical context of the county's boundaries and explores its rural character, focusing on the interplay of agriculture, geography, and local industry. This early content sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of Aberdeenshire's geography, highlighting the ongoing relationship between its people and the land they cultivate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mackie, Alexander, 1855-1915 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | a12001386 |
| Title | Aberdeenshire |
| Original Publication | London: Cambridge University Press, 1911. |
| Series Title | Cambridge county geographies |
| Credits | Fiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Aberdeenshire (Scotland) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73335 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73335-7 |
| Release Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 600 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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