A History Of Dumfries And Galloway

Where borderlands meet the sea, stories of clan, kirk, and kingdom have left indelible marks on the land. Here, the land remembers everything. In A History of Dumfries and Galloway, Herbert Maxwell brings the southwest Scotland heritage into sharp, vivid focus, tracing the region from its earliest recorded settlements through medieval turmoil to the modernising Victorian age. Drawing on wide reading and careful use of sources, this classic regional history book explores the making of towns and parishes, the life of the countryside, and the long, intricate story of the Scottish borderlands past. At once narrative and reference, it remains a trusted local history reference book for anyone interested in Dumfries and Galloway history, scottish local history more broadly, or a richly detailed genealogy research resource rooted in place and time. Written by one of the leading minds of nineteenth century Scottish scholarship, this authoritative county history volume stands among the enduring British local history classics and the finest achievements of the Scottish county history series. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For casual readers of history, family researchers, and serious students of Victorian era Scottish history alike, it offers a compelling, carefully crafted window onto a distinctive corner of Scotland and its people.