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Marchioness of Breadlabane The High Tops of Black Mount , Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1935.Illustrated by Mackenzie, Mrs Olive (Photographs). Cloth. Good+. Splendid and inspiring account by the Marchioness of her ascents up the high tops of the Black Mount in Scotland and of her amazing prowess and knowledge as a huntress. The Frontispiece is a drawing of a 13 Point Stag, shot by the author. A portrait photograph of the Marchiness precedes the Preface. Illustrated with B&W photographs taken by Mrs Olive Mackenzie. "Here in these grand surroundings we may consciously feel God walks with man...'I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help' is certainly a panacea for many of the troubles we magnify and exaggerate, simply because we do not try to rise to a higher level of thought." Thrilling chapters include "My First Stag", "Six Shots - Six Stags" and "The Big Stag of Coiriche Ba." 8 1/2" Tall. Blue cloth cover with black lettering to spine. Previous owner's inscription, dated 1945, on ffep. Back cover has a vertical crease down the middle and there's a similar crease half way down the front. Spine colour slightly faded. A great book written by a noble Lady. (Book ref. 007566) £90.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Aesop Attic Bookstore , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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