Copy 1, Volume 1
A critical essay on the ancient inhabitants of the northern parts of Britain, or Scotland. Containing an account of the Romans, of the Britains betwixt the walls, of the Caledonians or Picts, and particularly of the Scots. With an appendix of ancient MS. pieces / By Thomas Innes, M.A.
- Thomas Innes
- Date:
- 1729
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: A critical essay on the ancient inhabitants of the northern parts of Britain, or Scotland. Containing an account of the Romans, of the Britains betwixt the walls, of the Caledonians or Picts, and particularly of the Scots. With an appendix of ancient MS. pieces / By Thomas Innes, M.A. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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