Index for Leaves From the Journal of Our Life in the Highlan

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"Leaves From the Journal of Our Life in the Highlands, From 1848 to 1861" by Victoria is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work encapsulates the author's personal reflections and experiences during her time in the Scottish Highlands, alongside her family and various royal excursions. It provides an intimate glimpse into both the natural beauty of the region and the simple joys of royal life away from public duties. The beginning of the journal presents the context of its creation, detailing how a decision was made to compile the Queen's writings into a volume for the royal family and their close acquaintances. The editor emphasizes the charm and simplicity of the entries, which recount the Queen’s impressions and experiences amidst the stunning Scottish landscapes and the company of her late husband, Prince Albert. The entries note moments of joy, exploration, and appreciation of nature, setting the tone for the personal and evocative narrative that follows throughout the journal. The opening reveals her admiring descriptions of the Highland scenery and the cultural encounters during their travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

• The Project Gutenberg eBook ofLeaves From the Journal of Our Life in the Highlands, From 1848 to 1861
• Chapter 2
• LEAVESFROM THE JOURNALOFOUR LIFE IN THE HIGHLANDS,FROM 1848 TO 1861.
• Chapter 4
• EDITOR’S PREFACE.
• CONTENTS.
• EARLIER VISITS TO SCOTLAND.
• Chapter 8
• Visit to Blair Athole.
• Tour round the West Coast of Scotland, and Visit to Ardverikie.
• LIFE IN THE HIGHLANDS,
• First Impressions of Balmoral.
• First Ascent of Loch-na-Gar.
• A “Drive” in the Balloch Buie.
• The First Stay at Alt-na-Giuthasach.
• A Beat in the Abergeldie Woods.
• Visit to the Dhu Loch, &c.
• Ascent of Ben-na-Bhourd.
• The Gathering.
• Salmon Leistering.
• Loch Muich.
• Torch-Light Ball at Corriemulzie.
• Account of the News of the Duke of Wellington’s Death.
• Building the Cairn on Craig Gowan, &c.
• Laying the Foundation Stone of our New House.
• The Kirk.
• Arrival at the New Castle at Balmoral.
• Impressions of the New Castle.
• News of the Fall of Sevastopol.
• The Betrothal of the Princess Royal.
• The Kirk.
• Finding the Old Castle Gone.
• Gardens, &c.round the New Castle.
• Love for Balmoral.
• Opening of the New Bridge over the Linn of Dee.
• Visits to the Old Women.
• Visit to the Prince’s Encampment at Feithort.
• A Fall of Snow.
• Ascent of Morven.
• The Prince’s Return from Aberdeen.
• Fête to the Members of the British Association.
• Expedition to Inchrory.
• Ascent of Ben Muich Dhui.
• First Great Expedition:—To Glen Fishie and Grantown.
• Second Great Expedition:—To Invermark and Fettercairn.
• Expedition to Loch Avon.
• Third Great Expedition:—To Glen Fishie, Dalwhinnie, and Blair Athole.
• Last Expedition.
• TOURSinENGLAND AND IRELAND,andYACHTING EXCURSIONS.
• First Visit to Ireland.
• Yachting Excursion.
• Second Yachting Excursion.
• Visit to the Lakes of Killarney.
• THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE
• Chapter 55

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