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Spanish John

Being a Narrative of the Early Life of Colonel John M'Donell of Scottos

by (author) John McDonell

Publisher
Dundurn Press
Initial publish date
Jun 1993
Category
Historical, General, General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781896219059
    Publish Date
    Jun 1993
    List Price
    $14.99
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781459714984
    Publish Date
    Jun 1993
    List Price
    $7.99

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The republication of the memoirs of Colonel John McDonell of Scottas (1728-1810) will be welcomed by Highlanders the world over. Neither romantic novel nor learned history can conjure up for us so vividly as this unashamedly prejudiced eyewitness account of the atmosphere of the aftermath of "the ’45," the fierce loyalties and bitter hatreds, the high principles and barefaced villainy. We meet the ineffectual Stuart King, the saintly Duke of York, the unspeakable Captain Fergusson and many a minor character, each playing his part in the long drawn out British War of Succession and the death throes of Celtic society.

The monograph traces John McDonell’s story from his adventurous journey from Scotland to Rome at the age of 12 to his emigration to North America thirty-three years later.

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