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11/08/2009 01:05 AM
Writings of Albert Morris
Article 54 - The iron lady's swan song a bravura display of anger and defiance.
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11/08/2009 12:45 AM
The United States of America: A History
CHAPTER IV. NEW ENGLAND.
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11/08/2009 12:43 AM
Reminiscences of Dollar
Chapter X - Teachers, Bankers, and Ministers that have been in Tillicoultry Departed Townsmen.
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11/08/2009 12:41 AM
Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie
Chapter XXIII. - Into the timber country again—Craving for vegetable food—Wild rhubarb a treat—I shoot a big beaver— My horse objects to carrying it—A race for the life of my child—Terrific fight between my dogs and a huge wolverine—Reach Pigeon Lake and find father there—Anxiety felt for our party—A meagre bill of fare—A visit to Victoria-1 narrowly escape drowning—Father leaves for Ontario, taking with him my three sisters—Francis leaves us to return to Victoria —My varied offices among the Indians.
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11/08/2009 12:38 AM
Site down most of Saturday
We're sorry about the site being down most of Saturday. It's sod's law really as both Steve and I headed out for the day. Me to a Knights Templar investiture in Windsor and Steve to help organize a Medieval event. We both got back around midnight and so the site is now back up.
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11/07/2009 12:32 AM
Writings of Albert Morris
Article 53 - Oh for a non-mobile Nirvana devoid of electronic attachments.
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11/07/2009 12:31 AM
The United States of America: A History
CHAPTER III. VIRGINIA.
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11/07/2009 12:27 AM
Reminiscences of Dollar
Chapter IX - Commencement of the Village of Devonside—Kefflersbrae and Strude Mills—Formation of Gartmorn Dam in 1700—Forrest Mill, and Michael Bruce, the Poet of Lochieven—Subsequent Occupiers of some of the Mills—Great Flood in 1877— Heavy Flood in the Devon in 1785—Romantic Story about the Drysdale Family of Tillicoultry—Manufacturing Firms who didn't spin Yarns, etc.
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11/07/2009 12:25 AM
Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie
Chapter XXII. - A busy camp—Process of butchering and drying meat— How pemmican is made—Our camp in peril—Chasing a herd of buffalo up a steep bank—Mark scores a point on me—We encounter a war party of Blackfeet—A fortunate rain-storm—A mirage gives us a false alarm—Unwritten laws as to rights of hunters.
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11/06/2009 02:00 PM
Sing Tae Me The Auld Scots Sangs
Another song added to John's Scottish Songs collection.
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11/06/2009 01:59 PM
Roamin' in the Gloamin
Another song from John's Scottish Songs collection.
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11/05/2009 10:14 PM
Writings of Albert Morris
Article 52 - Old geezer shows his cork age.
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11/05/2009 10:07 PM
The United States of America: A History
CHAPTER II. COLONIZATION.
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11/05/2009 10:04 PM
Reminiscences of Dollar
Chapter VIII - Tillicoultry and Neighbourhood—Legend of the 'Clenched Fist' —Old Castle in Tillicoultry—Names of Hills in the Ochil Range—Last Occupier of Mill Glen House Farm—Extracts from Statistical Accounts of Tilicoultry Parish, written in 1792 and 1840—Fishing Streams of the Ochils—Glenfarg one of the most Picturesque Glens in Scotland—Tillicoultry a Manufacturing Village in the days of Queen Mary, etc.
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11/05/2009 10:02 PM
Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie
Chapter XXI. - Alternate feasting and fasting—We start out on a buffalo hunt—Old Paul brings down a fine moose—Providential provision—Enoch Crawler kills another moose—Magnificent landscapes—Entering the great treeless plains—Wonderful mirages—We come upon the tracks of buffalo—Our men shoot a huge grizzly —Charging a bunch of cows—A lively chase—Samson's plucky plunge over a bank after the buffalo— I chase and kill a fine cow—The camp busy killing and making provisions—Guarding against hostile Indians.
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11/05/2009 09:44 PM
Electric Scotland's Weekly Newsletter
This weeks newsletter is now available.
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11/05/2009 03:49 PM
The Working Life of Christina McKelvie MSP
Got in Christina's weekly diary for 5th Nov 2009.
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11/05/2009 01:46 PM
The Flag in the Wind
This weeks issue is compiled by Jim Lynch.
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11/05/2009 01:44 PM
Robert Burns Lives!
Regarding the Homecoming.
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11/04/2009 09:48 PM
The United States of America: A History
A new book we're starting which is as bit of departure for us as it is the history of another country. That said there were so many Scots that emigrated to America that it is interesting to know more about a country at a time when the Scots moved there.
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11/04/2009 09:40 PM
Writings of Albert Morris
Article 51 - Opening up young minds to the thrust and parry of a mental duel.
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11/04/2009 09:37 PM
Reminiscences of Dollar, Tillicoultry and other Districts adjoining the Ochils
Chapter VII - Begin Business in Dollar—Old Firms in Glasgow Forty Years ago —Increase of the ,City of Glasgow since then—Scientific Discoveries and Progress in the Nineteenth Century—First Telegraph Message flashed across the Atlantic on 17th of August 1858—Invention of the Telephone: Conversation carried on between Persons 1000 Miles apart—Discovery of Photography—Portraits taken by a Machine—New Aniline Dyes—Revelations in Geology and Astronomy—Progress in the Science of Chemistry—Introduction of Railways--The Art of Printing discovered in 1448—Immense Strides the Press has taken during the last Fifty Years—Beautifully Illustrated Literature of the Present Day—Fabulously Low Prices at which Books can now be Published—Established Church at Dollar, and Free Church at Shelterhall—Milnathort: 'Coaching Days,' etc.
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11/04/2009 09:34 PM
The Bruce
Book 20 - The Death of The Bruce.
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11/04/2009 09:32 PM
Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie
Chapter XX. - My brother a "ready-made pioneer "—Hunting rabbits —Two roasted rabbits per man for supper—I find my friend, Firing Stony, in a flourishing condition —Poisoning wolves—A good morning's sport—I secure a wolf, two foxes and a mink—Firing Stony poisons his best dog-1 enjoy a meal of bear's ribs —I meet with a severe accident—Samson treats me to a memorable feastChapter XXI.
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11/04/2009 09:22 PM
Fit Wye I Sing
A new poem from John Henderson.
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11/03/2009 09:31 PM
Writings of Albert Morris
Article 50 - Farewell to blissful days a-wheel on heaven-sent country roads.
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11/03/2009 09:29 PM
Reminiscences of Dollar, Tillicoultry and other Districts adjoining the Ochils
Chapter VI - Relatives at one time in Clackmnannan—Bankhead Farm—Sojourn in Dunfermline—Manufacturing Firma, etc., in Dunfermline Forty-five Years ago—Annular Eclipse of the Sun on 15th May 1836—Means of Locomotion in those days.
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11/03/2009 09:25 PM
The Bruce
Book 19 - The English Peace.
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11/03/2009 09:22 PM
Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie
Chapter XIX. - We start out to hunt for buffalo—Fish and frozen turnips —A depleted larder—David's bag of barley meal— At the point of starvation—We strike Maskepetoon's camp—An Indian burial—Old Joseph dying —We leave the camp—Generous hospitality—A fortunate meeting —Frostbites -A. bitterly cold night—Unexpected visitors—Striking instance of devotion—I suffer from snowshoe cramp—Arrival at Victoria—Old Joseph's burial—Back to Pigeon Lake.
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11/03/2009 09:20 PM
More Adventures in Kilt and Khaki
Added four more chapters to this book.
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11/02/2009 10:09 PM
Writings of Albert Morris
Article 49 - I raise my steaming cuppa to the wisp of James Boswell's memory.
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11/02/2009 10:07 PM
Reminiscences of Dollar, Tillicoultry and other Districts adjoining the Ochils
Chapter V - Teachers in Dollar Academy in my School Days—The Old Church of Dollar, rebuilt in 1775—Sacramental Fasts generally, and Special Days of Fasting in Markinch in the year 1640— Dog made to 'ken' how to keep the Sabbath—An Old Lady's Opinion of what constituted 'a Christian '—Rev. Dr. Mylne on 'The Ten Virgins '—Correspondence between Dr. M'Kelvie and Dr. Mylne—New Trustees for Dollar Academy appointed in 1826—Act of Parliament got in 1847.
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11/02/2009 10:05 PM
The Bruce
Book 18 - The Battle of Byland.
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11/02/2009 10:03 PM
Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie
Chapter XVIII. - Father visits our Mission—A dream that proved a portent—Drowning of Mr. Connor—"Straight fish" diet—We are visited by a war party of Crees—I am given a problem to solve—Francis and I set out to seek fresh provisions—Feasting on fat bear steaks— A lonely Christmas—Mr. Hardisty visits us—We in turn visit Mountain House—A hard winter in the Saskatchewan country—Rations on short allowance —A run to Victoria —David and I have a hard experience-Father and mother as "good Samaritans".
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11/02/2009 05:18 PM
Agriculture
Have made available 2 publications on Agriculture in adobe reader format at the foot of our Agriculture page. One is "The Book of the Farm" in three volumes which provides a very detailed account of various farming pursuits with many illustrations. The other is "Field and Fern" which is a two volume account of a tour around North and South Scotland.
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11/02/2009 01:07 PM
Trades of Scotland
The Incoporated Trades of the City of Edinburgh.
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11/02/2009 12:12 PM
Robert Reyburn of New Zealand
In the forefront of the development of the hamlet of Whangarei into a thriving town in the latter part of the 19th Century.
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11/02/2009 11:52 AM
Oor Mither Tongue
EMSLIE, ALEXANDER:
A Nicht wi' Burns
FAED, TAMAR:
An April Wean
A Wintry Sang
The Incomer
The Spaewife
Hame's Hame
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11/02/2009 11:44 AM
John's Scottish Sing-Along
MacIain of Glencoe.
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11/02/2009 11:41 AM
Prelude to the Orpheus
Personnel and Finale.
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11/02/2009 11:40 AM
"Curdies" a Glasgow Sketch Book
Chapter XX - On the Baurheid Caur.
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11/02/2009 11:31 AM
Songs of Lowland Scotland
Added Pages 400 - 426.
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11/01/2009 09:39 PM
Book of Scottish Story
Ranald of the Hens.
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11/01/2009 09:33 PM
Writings of Albert Morris
Article 48 - Trains of thought that carry affectionate Waverley memories.
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11/01/2009 09:30 PM
Reminiscences of Dollar, Tillicoultry and other Districts adjoining the Ochils
Chapter IV - Meal Mill and Big Wheel below Castle Campbell Wood—Plan for a Range of Mills in Dollar Banks—The Poet Burns at Harvieatoun Castle—Bird's-Eye View of the Devon Valley, and Archbishop of Canterbury Peak—Tait's Tomb—Old Buildings in Dollar—'Old Craigie'—Days of the Corn Laws —Literary Shepherd born in 1712.
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11/01/2009 09:29 PM
The Bruce
Book 17 - The Siege of Berwick.
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11/01/2009 09:26 PM
Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie
Chapter XVII. - Our camp visited by a band of Mountain Stonies—My schooling in the university of frontier life—Back to our Mission again—Limited cuisine—Home-made agricultural implements—We visit Victoria—Off to Fort Canton for Mission supplies—Inquisitive Chippewyans—My eldest sister married to Mr. Hardisty, of the Hudson's Bay Company—The honeymoon trip to Mountain House—Rival sportsmen —Charging a flock of wild geese at full gallop— Return to Pigeon Lake—Our work extending.
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10/31/2009 09:57 PM
Writings of Albert Morris
Article 47 - A giant of the word written under the stress of cataclysmic events.
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10/31/2009 09:55 PM
Reminiscences of Dollar, Tillicoultry and other Districts adjoining the Ochils
Chapter III - Captain John M'Nab, and his splendid Bequest to Dollar—Building of Dollar Academy commenced in 1818—Craumurd Tait's Letter in 1815, intimating the Rev. Dr. Mylne's appointment to the Church of Dollar—First Teachers in Dollar Academy —An Old Dame's School—Bob M'Donald and 'Daily Bread.'
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10/31/2009 09:53 PM
The Bruce
Book 16 - King Robert in Ireland.
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10/31/2009 09:51 PM
Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie
Chapter XVI. - Samson and I go on a moose hunt—Samson's clever tracking—He comes up with the moose and tries a shot—No bullet in the gun—Two dejected hunters return to the camp—We have better luck next time —Roses make a thorny path—We disturb a band of wolves—Samson stampedes them with his riding. whip—" Firing Stony" and I go hunting—I bring down a noble elk—Novel method of fishing.
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10/31/2009 08:25 PM
The Beauties of Scotland
Containing a clear and full account of the agriculture, commerce, mines and manufactures of the population, cities, towns and villages, &ct, of each country. By Robert Foryth in 5 volumes printed in 1805.
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10/31/2009 02:40 PM
A Gordon For Me and Jock MacKay
More Scottish songs.
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10/31/2009 02:23 PM
Johnny Gibb Of Gushetneuk
This is a new book we're starting. They have been scanned in as pdf files as this book is in the old broad Scots language. There are also a number of excellent illustrations. We now have the first 3 chapters up for you to read.
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10/30/2009 08:37 PM
Writings of Albert Morris
Article 46 - Farewell to Bollywood's old joyful unreality.
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10/30/2009 08:34 PM
Reminiscences of Dollar, Tillicoultry and other Districts adjoining the Ochils
Chapter II - Wilson Family of Bankhead, and Letters from America during the American War in 1812 and 1813—First Steamer on the Clyde (the Comet) in 1812—The Old Home in Dollar— Stories about the late Mr. Stewart of Glendevon—Reform Bill of 1832.
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10/30/2009 08:32 PM
The Bruce
Book 15 - King Robert in the Isles.
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10/30/2009 08:24 PM
Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie
Chapter XV. - David and I visit Lac la Biche—High-priced seed wheat —Our party sets out for Pigeon Lake—Old Joseph —Paul Chian —Samson—Ourlarder depleted—We organize a hunt—Precarious living—Old Paul proves himself a skilful guide—Samson tells of a tragic murder by Blackfeet—We move cautiously—Broiled owlets as a delicacy—I shoot an elk—Little Paul's flint-lock hangs fire—Samson's brilliant hunting feats—Feasting on antlers.
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10/30/2009 03:02 PM
Clam MacPherson DNA Project
Got in an email about their DNA project and how to get involved.
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10/30/2009 02:58 PM
Clan Cochrane Newsletter
Got in the special Homecoming Edition of the newsletter.
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10/29/2009 08:45 PM
Writings of Albert Morris
Article 45 - 100 years of Hope.
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10/29/2009 08:41 PM
The Bruce
Book 14 - Edward Bruce in Ireland.
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10/29/2009 08:39 PM
Recollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army
Chapter XXXVI - 1875-1880. MADRAS PRESIDENCY—FINALE. This is the final chapter of this book.
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10/29/2009 08:38 PM
Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie
Chapter XIV. - Home occupations—A courae of lectures—Mark and Jimmie as s-aeonteu-ra—Mark's success as a deerkiller—A buffalo chase on a dog-sled—Our first child is born—Chickens at eight shillings apiece.
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10/29/2009 08:05 PM
Electric Scotland's Weekly Newsletter
This weeks newsletter is now available.
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10/29/2009 07:59 PM
The Working Life of Christina McKelvie MSP
Got in Christina's weekly diary.
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10/29/2009 07:39 PM
More Adventures in Kilt and Khaki
Another new book we're starting tell of happenings in the First World War.
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10/29/2009 04:43 PM
Robert Burns Lives!
Chapter 74 - An article by Floridian John Hollingsworth.
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10/29/2009 03:02 PM
Alastair's Canadian Journal
See what I got up to during August, September and October.
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10/29/2009 02:56 PM
Reminiscences of Dollar, Tillicoultry and other Districts adjoining the Ochils
This is a new book we've started and we now have the first chapter up for you to read.
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10/29/2009 02:55 PM
Beth's Newfangled Family Tree
The November issue is now available.
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10/29/2009 01:02 PM
The Flag in the Wind
This weeks issue is now available.
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10/29/2009 12:55 AM
Fallbrook Farm Heritage Site
Update for 27th October 2009.
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10/29/2009 12:39 AM
The Bruce
Book 13 - The Battle of Bannockburn.
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10/29/2009 12:36 AM
Recollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army
Chapter XXXV
1874-1875. BURMAH
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10/29/2009 12:29 AM
Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie
Chapter XIII. - run to Edmonton—Mr. Hardisty and other Hudson's Bay Company officers spend New Year's with us —Sports and amusements—Our party sets out for Mountain House--I experience a "scare "—Intense cold—A cunning dog—Mishaps to a cariole— In the foot-hills—My first view of the Rockies—Hearty reception at Mountain House—Back to Victoria.
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10/27/2009 11:13 PM
Writings of Albert Morris
Article 44 - Scalpel-sharp words failed to have the operating staff in stitches.
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10/27/2009 11:12 PM
The Bruce
Book 12 - The First Stroke of the Fight.
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10/27/2009 11:10 PM
Recollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army
Chapter XXXIV - 1871-1874. DOVER—ALDERSHOT.
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10/27/2009 11:09 PM
Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie
Chapter XII. - Visit to Whitefish Lake—A devoted Indian missionary —Mark and I go out after buffalo—Mark proves himself a brilliant hunter—Our camp visited by wolves - Muddy Bull's generosity—We reach home with full loads of meat.
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10/26/2009 04:43 PM
Oor Mither Tongue
DARLING, W. RUS:
The Pest
DODDS. ANDREW:
The Sparrow's Address
The City
The Land is the Lord's
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10/26/2009 04:40 PM
Prelude to the Orpheus
Revolt and Exodus.
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10/26/2009 04:37 PM
"Curdies" a Glasgow Sketch Book
Chapter XIX - An Extraordinary Success.
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10/26/2009 04:27 PM
Beth's Newfangled Family Tree
The November issue is now available.
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10/26/2009 04:22 PM
Songs of Lowland Scotland
Pages 375 - 399.
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10/26/2009 04:15 PM
Book of Scottish Story
The Ghost with the Golden Casket, Chapter 2.
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10/26/2009 04:15 PM
Hail Caledonia
From John's Singalong.
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10/26/2009 04:14 PM
The Campbells Are Coming
From John's Scottish Singalong
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10/26/2009 03:16 PM
Writings of Albert Morris
Article 43 - Out of my depth in the hoofing courtship rituals.
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10/26/2009 04:19 AM
The Bruce
Book 11 - The Eve of Battle.
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10/26/2009 04:17 AM
Recollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army
Chapter XXXIII - 1871. MARCH. ENEMIES WITHIN PARIS.
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10/26/2009 04:16 AM
Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie
Chapter XI. - We return to Victoria—War parties abroad—Father's influence over the Indians—We organize a big fresh meat hunt—David's first buffalo hunt—Marks adventure with a war party—Surrounded by wolves —Incidents of our journey—Preparing for the winter.
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10/25/2009 12:16 AM
The Bruce
Book 10 - The Capture of Castles.
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10/25/2009 12:15 AM
Writings of Albert Morris
Article 42 - Impressive new breeze in war reporting.
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10/25/2009 12:13 AM
Recollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army
Chapter XXXII - 1871. FEBRUARY. PARIS AFTER CAPITULATION.
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10/25/2009 12:12 AM
Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie
Chapter X. - We return to Pigeon Lake—"Scarred Thigh" exchanged for "Blackfoot "—Planting Gospel seed— We organize a buffalo hunt— A moose chase—The buffalo as a "path-finder "—We encounter a hostile camp—All night on guard—My friend Mark's daring exploit—Wood Stonies visit the Mission— Gambling, polygamy and superstition among the Indians.
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10/23/2009 09:18 PM
The Bruce
Book 9 - The Taking of Perth.
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10/23/2009 09:16 PM
Writings of Albert Morris
Article 41 - Standing out against the patriotic pomposity of national anthems.
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10/23/2009 09:15 PM
Recollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army
Chapter XXXI - 1871. JANUARY. SIEGE—BOMBARDMENT—CAPITULATION OF PARIS.
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10/23/2009 09:14 PM
Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie
Chapter IX - Our great camp a study of native types—I attend a "wolf feast "—A disgusting orgie_Paul and I start for home—Our horses stampede—Difficult tracking —Enormous herd of buffalo—Home again and all well—Party of half-breeds from the Red River settlement visit our Mission—Father returns, bringing a brother and sister from Ontario.
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