General History of the Highlands
Prince Charles Edward Stuart
A very long and fascinating history of his attempt to re-gain the British throne.
From his landing in Scotland to his eventual defeat and escape to France. 

• Prince Charles prepares to go to Scotland
• Arrival of Prince Charles in Eriskay
• The Prince's interviews with Clanranald
• Prince Charles lands at Borodale
• Lochiel's interview with the Prince
• Commencement of Hostilities
• Charles raises his Standard at Glenfinnan - Manifesto
• The Chevalier's ignorance of the expedition
• Conduct of the government
• Intelligence of the Prince's arrival reaches Edinburgh
• Cope's Alarm
• Charles gains the hearts of the clans
• The Prince arrives at Perth
• Occupations of the Prince - Alarm of Cope
• Alarm in Edinburgh - Association of Volunteers
• Charles crosses the Forth
• The Edinburgh Volunteers
• Message from Charles at Corstorphine
• Plan of the Prince for capturing Edinburgh
• Arrival of Charles at Holyrood
• The Chevalier de St. George Proclaimed
• Cope on his route to Edinburgh
• Lead up to the Battle of Preston
• Battle of Preston
• Aftermath of the Battle of Preston
• State of public feeling
• Measures taken to increase the army
• Blockade of Edinburgh Castle
• Exertions of Lord President Forbes
• Arrival of reinforcements at Edinburgh
• Charles resolves to invade England
• Deportment of Charles at Holyrood
• Riot at Perth on the King's birthday
• Composition of the Highland Army
• March of Prince Charles into England
• Carlisle captured by Prince Charles
• Resignation of Lord George Murray
• Various opinions held by the Prince's council
• The Highland army arrives at Manchester
• The rebels march to Derby
• Charles's council resolve to retreat
• French expedition under Lord John Drummond
• Retreat of the Highland army to Scotland
• Skirmish at Clifton
• The Highland army crosses the Esk
• The Highland army arrives in Glasgow
• Proceedings of the Jacobites in the North
• Alarm at Edinburgh, arrival of the English army
• Prince Charles at Glasgow and surrender of Stirling
• Skirmishing on the Forth
• Battle of Fakirk
• Preparations for the Battle of Falkirk
• Progress of the Battle
• The Battle continues
• The reasons behind the English defeat
• Duke of Cumberland sent down to Scotland
• The insurgent Chiefs resolve to retreat
• Council held at Crieff
• Attempt to seize Charles at Moy Castle
• Charles captures the town and castle of Inverness
• Expedition against Lord Loudon
• Investment of Blair Castle
• Skirmishes at Strathbogie and Keith
• Siege of Fort William by the insurgents
• The Duke of Cumberland crosses the Spey
• Duke of Cumberland arrives at Nairn
• Destitution of the Highland army
• Night-March of the Highland army to Nairn
• The Highland army returns to Culloden
• Preperations for the Battle of Culloden
• The English army advance
• The Battle of Culloden
• Characteristic bravery of the Highlanders and the aftermath
• Barbarities committed by the Royal troops
• Skirmish at Golspie
• Lord George Murray resigns his command
• Prince Charles at Glenboisdale
• Association of Chiefs
• Devastations committed by the Royal troops
• Apprehension of Lord Lovat and others
• Charles leaves Benbecula and lands in the Isle of Glass
• Prince Charles returns to Benbecula
• Charles in South Uist
• Charles disguised in female attire
• Charles in Skye - proceeds to Kingsburgh House
• The Prince at Kingsburgh House
• Charles proceeds to Raasay
• Stay at Raasay and return to Skye
• Charles goes to Ellagol
• Charles parts with Malcolm Macleod
• Pursuit of Charles - proceeds to Morar
• Prince Charles at Borodale
• Narrow escape of the Prince
• Charles reaches Glenshiel
• Charles entertained by robbers in a cave
• Cameron of Clunes
• Narrow escape of Charles
• Cage fitted for Charles's reception
• The Prince arrives safely in France
• Trials and executions of the prisoners
• Death of Prince Charles
• Descendants of the Stuarts
• Additional Information
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