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Writings of Albert Morris

Article 67 - Television dispels fears that history was becoming a thing of the past.

Scotland's Story

Chapter X. MacBeth - How the Thane of Fife went to England.

The United States of America: A History

CHAPTER V. BUNKER HILL.

In the days of the Red River Rebellion

Chapter IX. - An autumn hunt—.Spirit of the pioneer—My friend Susa gets a bath—Our camp entered by a war party—My brother David's pluck—Best meat in the world—Homeward with loaded carts—We get serious word from the Mission—Father and sisters down with smallpox—A camp of the dead—Arrive at the Mission—Find father recovering—Strict quarantine Into an ice-hole----Narrow escape from drowning—Mother's heroism in fighting the scourge.

Kennethcrook: Some sketches of village life

We have now completed this book with all the remaining chapters.

Electric Scotland gets a write up

The "Discover my Past Scotland" online magazine did an article on Electric Scotland and they kindly sent me a pdf of the article which I've added to the foot of our press cuttings page.

Writings of Albert Morris

Article 66 - Polishing sparkling platitudes and repartee.

Scotland's Story

Chapter IX. MacBeth—The Murder of Banquo.

The United States of America: A History

CHAPTER IV. AMERICA ON THE EVE OF THE REVOLUTION.

In the days of the Red River Rebellion

Chapter VIII. - Rebellion in the Red River Settlement—Reil seizes Fort Garry—Attempts to induce the Indians to revolt—Visiting the tribes to preach loyalty— Indians remain firm—Outbreak of smallpox— Massacre of Blackfeet near Edmonton—The post Invested by avenging force—Narrow escape of a party of whites—A bonfire of carts and a feast —Wolseley crushes rebellion—Terrible ravages of smallpox—Heartrending scenes—The writer's attack and cure—Awful mortality among French half-breeds.