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Argyll's highlands and the lords of lorne.
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and the nature of her charms (not of person, but incantation), are
particularly referred to.
" But down this deep dell old Elspic dwells,
The hateful hag of Mull, who fate foretells.
Here she from kindred's wrath — the fierce Clan Lean's —
A rugged, cheerless refuge safely gains,
And holds with worlds below unholy craft.
'Tis whispered she can guide the pointed shaft,
Or blunt opposing steel, besmear the frame
With blow-repelling salves, and hence her fame."
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Argyll's Highlands, or, MacCailein Mor and the Lords of Lorne
DescriptionWith traditionary tales and legends of the County of Argyll and the Campbells and Macdonalds By Cuthbert Bede ; edited by John Mackay.
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Histories of Scottish families
DescriptionA selection of almost 400 printed items relating to the history of Scottish families, mostly dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Includes memoirs, genealogies and clan histories, with a few produced by emigrant families. The earliest family history goes back to AD 916.