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The necessity of founding villages contiguous to harbours : for the effectual establishment of fisheries on the west coast of Scotland and the Hebrides

by Member of the Highland Society in London
Published 1786

Printed by C. Macrae

Subjects: “...Hebrides (Scotland) / History / 18th century...”

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A discourse on the expediency of establishing fishing stations: or small towns, in the Highlands of Scotland and the Hebride Islands

by Knox, John
Published 1786

Sold by J. Walter and Jefferson and Reynolds

Subjects: “...New towns / Scotland / History / 18th century...”

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An impartial account of the conduct of the excise towards the breweries in Scotland, particularly in Edinburgh : pointing out the beneficial effects of the new mode of survey, by w...

by Bell, Hugh
Published 1791

[s.n.]

Subjects: “...Edinburgh (Scotland) / History / 18th century / Economic aspects...”

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Extracts from the publications of Mr. Knox, Dr. Anderson, Mr. Pennant, and Dr. Johnson : relative to the northern and north-western coasts of Great Britain

by Knox, John
Published 1787

Printed by C. Macrae

Subjects: “...Fisheries / Scotland / History / 18th century...”

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Thoughts on various objects of industry pursued in Scotland : with a view to enquire by what means the labour of the people may be directed to promote the public prosperity

by Naismith, John
Published 1790

Printed for the Author, sold by Bell and Bradfute

Subjects: “...Industries / Scotland / History / 18th century...”

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Observations on the northern fisheries : with a discourse on the expediency of establishing fishing stations, or small towns, in the Highlands of Scotland, and Hebride Islands

by Knox, John
Published 1786

[Printed for J. Walter [and 3 others]

Subjects: “...New towns / Scotland / History / 18th century...”

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An account of the present state of the Hebrides and western coasts of Scotland : in which an attempt is made to explain the circumstances that have hitherto repressed the industry...

by Anderson, James
Published 1786

Printed by M. Graisberry, for Messrs. White, Byrne, McKenzie, Marchbank, Jones, and Moore

Subjects: “...Planned communities / Scotland / History / 18th century...”

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Observations on the report of the Committee of the House of Commons : appointed to enquire into the state of the British fishery

by Fall, Robert
Published 1786

Printed for J. Debrett

Subjects: “...Wages / Fishers / Scotland / History / 18th century...”

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To the public. It has often been observed with wonder and regret : that a very considerable part of the coast* of Great Britain continues destitute of the blessings of art, industr...

Published 1786

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Subjects: “...Fishers / Scotland / History / 18th century...”