- Taschenbuch: 377 Seiten
- Verlag: Univ of North Carolina Pr; Auflage: Reprint (August 1989)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0807842591
- ISBN-13: 978-0807842591
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 22,6 x 15,2 x 2,8 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.6 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (5 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 1.404.180 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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This account of the Scotch-Irish heritage discusses life in Scotland, when their character and culture were shaped; their removal to Northern Ireland and the effect this had on their outlook on life; and their successive migrations to America.
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informative reading with accurate dates and occurances but with heavey overtones of blatened prejudice against the ulster-scotts. i.e. the ulster-scott's were not the land hungery, land grabbers that the author makes them out to be. they were simply following the orders/directions of the local governing bodies to advance and intrude into 'protected indian lands'. i suggest you read with an open mind and remember that the subjective views of the auther are anti ulster-scott.
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Although originally wirtten decades ago, this is still the definitive work on the subject. His understanding of the sociology and history is so intensely accurate and rigorous that you can see modern Texas in the formative culture of 16th century borderer Scots, the principal ancestors of the Southern U.S. population as well as the Northern Irish Protestant population. Readable and fascinating and not too academic. Especially interesting is his observation that the Scotch-Irish, in their travels from Scotland to the frontier of the USA, tended to stay one step out of reach of the Renaissance and Enlightenment, while remaining devoted sons of the Reformation.
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This book is a classic. I'm thankful it has been reprinted! The author's observations are even handed and well documented. He presents a comprehensive overview of a people, their geography and their faith - spanning centuries. Sheds light on the Scotch Irish role in the Revolutionary War, settling the American frontier, the spread of the Presbyterian Church in America and much much more. This is a fair, good humored account, written warts and all. The author is not unsympathetic nor uncharitable toward these people, and does an excellent job of communicating their humanity, and showing some of the factors for why they did what they did. I am indebted to the author's dedication and scholarship and enjoyed his footnotes immensely. Having puzzled through why my earliest Scots ancestor was recorded as coming from Ireland, I was greatful to have the fog lifted. He picks up many nuances in this account, down to pet phrases I heard from the lips of my own grandfather 40 years ago. As someone with Scotch Irish ancestors who were devout Presbyterians and who settled in western Pennsylvania, my life has been enriched by this account. My only regret is that it is not hardbound. I am amazed that I had never heard of this book. I found this book quite by accident, but highly commend it to you.
J.Campbell Martin
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Incredible book on the Ulster-Scots
A wonderful enlightening book, informative, even funny at times! In Mr. Leyburn's descriptions, I could see numerous members of my own family! At least five stars! Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 25. April 2000 von "lashep005"
The creation of a unique Scotch-Irish cultural identity
This book insightfully examines the creation of a unique Scotch-Irish cultural identity in Northern Ireland within the borders of the Ulster Plantation, the plantation where the... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 29. Juli 1998 veröffentlicht
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