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Literary
July 22, 1789
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Excerpt from Knox's Works describing the modern Scottish Highlanders as brave, faithful, hospitable, and virtuous, with their former barbarity extinguished, emphasizing their security and civility for travelers.
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CHARACTER OF THE MODERN HIGHLANDERS.
[FROM Knox's WORKS.]
THE Highlanders have in all ages been renowned for bravery and fidelity in the cause which they espoused; strongly attached to their families, their chieftains and country, for whom they braved all dangers, and endured every kind of hardship. At present, that barbarous ferocity, which was the offspring of feudal institutions, is completely extinguished; while their native valour, and military character remain unimpaired.
They are intelligent, hospitable, religious, inoffensive in their manners, submissive to superiors, temperate, frugal, grateful, obliging, honest and faithful. A man may travel in perfect security from one extremity of the Highlands to the other, without taking any precaution whatever in defence of his person or property. Wherever he goes, he meets with a civility, modesty and hospitality, which would do honor to the most polished nations; wherever he reposes any confidence, he discovers an attachment and disinterested readiness to oblige, which more opulent subjects can scarcely conceive an idea of. These qualities are the universal theme of travellers of whatever nation, who have lately visited the Highlands of Scotland.
[FROM Knox's WORKS.]
THE Highlanders have in all ages been renowned for bravery and fidelity in the cause which they espoused; strongly attached to their families, their chieftains and country, for whom they braved all dangers, and endured every kind of hardship. At present, that barbarous ferocity, which was the offspring of feudal institutions, is completely extinguished; while their native valour, and military character remain unimpaired.
They are intelligent, hospitable, religious, inoffensive in their manners, submissive to superiors, temperate, frugal, grateful, obliging, honest and faithful. A man may travel in perfect security from one extremity of the Highlands to the other, without taking any precaution whatever in defence of his person or property. Wherever he goes, he meets with a civility, modesty and hospitality, which would do honor to the most polished nations; wherever he reposes any confidence, he discovers an attachment and disinterested readiness to oblige, which more opulent subjects can scarcely conceive an idea of. These qualities are the universal theme of travellers of whatever nation, who have lately visited the Highlands of Scotland.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
Patriotism
What keywords are associated?
Highlanders
Bravery
Fidelity
Hospitality
Scotland
Virtue
Travelers
What entities or persons were involved?
Knox
Literary Details
Title
Character Of The Modern Highlanders.
Author
Knox
Subject
Character Of Modern Highlanders
Key Lines
The Highlanders Have In All Ages Been Renowned For Bravery And Fidelity In The Cause Which They Espoused; Strongly Attached To Their Families, Their Chieftains And Country, For Whom They Braved All Dangers, And Endured Every Kind Of Hardship.
They Are Intelligent, Hospitable, Religious, Inoffensive In Their Manners, Submissive To Superiors, Temperate, Frugal, Grateful, Obliging, Honest And Faithful.
These Qualities Are The Universal Theme Of Travellers Of Whatever Nation, Who Have Lately Visited The Highlands Of Scotland.