Buchanan's account of the Isle of Man from History of Scotland (1577)

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Buchanan's account of the Isle of Man from History of Scotland (1577)
Description
Extract from George Buchanan's 16th-century History of Scotland describing the Isle of Man as one of the Western Isles (Æbudæ), with etymological notes on its names (Eubonia, Mevania, Manin) and basic geographical data (24 miles long, 8 broad). Establishes early modern geographic and linguistic understanding of Man's position relative to Ireland, Scotland, and England.
Place
Isle of Man
England
Ireland
Scotland
Cumberland
Collection
The Stanley Lordship
Type
Published Reference Work
Date Created
1577
Language
English