A Descriptive and Historical Gazetteer of the Counties of Fife, Kinross, and Clackmannan, with Anecdotes, Narratives and Graphic Sketches, Moral, Political, Commercial and AgriculturalMacLachlan & Stewart, 1857 - 400 pages |
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... Alexander III . , " which involved in a common destruction many towns and villages , and the inhabitants and their herds . " Fordun says , " There never was such a deluge since the times of Noah , as appears from its traces at this day ...
... Alexander III . , " which involved in a common destruction many towns and villages , and the inhabitants and their herds . " Fordun says , " There never was such a deluge since the times of Noah , as appears from its traces at this day ...
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... Alexander I. For further information , see RELIGION , and APPENDIX . In 1853 , there were 165 insane and fatuous paupers in the county of Fife , at an annual cost of £ 2407 , or £ 14 , 11s Od each , according to Mr Dawson , RIVERS ...
... Alexander I. For further information , see RELIGION , and APPENDIX . In 1853 , there were 165 insane and fatuous paupers in the county of Fife , at an annual cost of £ 2407 , or £ 14 , 11s Od each , according to Mr Dawson , RIVERS ...
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... were universally introduced in the reign of Alexander II . Malt kilns and breweries were found in every village , in the reign of David I. The prices of the work of all tradesmen were regulated by the magistrates , MANUFACTURES . 21.
... were universally introduced in the reign of Alexander II . Malt kilns and breweries were found in every village , in the reign of David I. The prices of the work of all tradesmen were regulated by the magistrates , MANUFACTURES . 21.
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... Scotland upon the death of Alexander III . He wrote a commentary upon Aristotle , and was well acquainted with philosophy , astrology , alchymy , physiognomy , and chiromancy . He is styled by Sir George Mackenzie as ABBOTSHALL . 63.
... Scotland upon the death of Alexander III . He wrote a commentary upon Aristotle , and was well acquainted with philosophy , astrology , alchymy , physiognomy , and chiromancy . He is styled by Sir George Mackenzie as ABBOTSHALL . 63.
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... Alexander I . " * Sibbald says that the W. part of Aberdour was given by one of the Mortimers to this monastery , for the privilege of burying in the church . - Aberdour originally belonged to the Viponts ( see LocH LEVEN ) , who by ...
... Alexander I . " * Sibbald says that the W. part of Aberdour was given by one of the Mortimers to this monastery , for the privilege of burying in the church . - Aberdour originally belonged to the Viponts ( see LocH LEVEN ) , who by ...
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