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Wilson, Alan, 1927-
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MacGregor, James, 1759-1830.
Presbyterian Church -- Nova Scotia -- Pictou -- History.
Presbyterian Church of Nova Scotia -- Clergy -- Biography.
Presbyterians -- Nova Scotia -- Biography.
Missionaries -- Nova Scotia -- Biography.
Abolitionists -- Nova Scotia -- Biography.
Christian biography -- Nova Scotia.
Pictou (N.S. : County) -- Church history.
Nova Scotia -- Biography.
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Wilson, Alan, 1927-
MacGregor, James, 1759-1830.
Presbyterian Church -- Nova Scotia -- Pictou -- History.
Presbyterian Church of Nova Scotia -- Clergy -- Biography.
Presbyterians -- Nova Scotia -- Biography.
Missionaries -- Nova Scotia -- Biography.
Abolitionists -- Nova Scotia -- Biography.
Christian biography -- Nova Scotia.
Pictou (N.S. : County) -- Church history.
Nova Scotia -- Biography.
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Highland
shepherd
:
James
MacGregor
,
father
of the
Scottish
enlightenment
in
Nova
Scotia
/ Alan Wilson.
by
Wilson, Alan, 1927-
University of Toronto Press, 2015.
Call #:
285.2092 M147w
Subjects
MacGregor
,
James
, 1759-1830.
Presbyterian Church --
Nova
Scotia
-- Pictou -- History.
Presbyterian Church of
Nova
Scotia
-- Clergy -- Biography.
Presbyterians --
Nova
Scotia
-- Biography.
Missionaries --
Nova
Scotia
-- Biography.
Abolitionists --
Nova
Scotia
-- Biography.
Christian biography --
Nova
Scotia
.
Pictou (N.S. : County) -- Church history.
Nova
Scotia
-- Biography.
ISBN:
9781442644519 (hc.)
Alternate title:
James
MacGregor
,
father
of the
Scottish
enlightenment
in
Nova
Scotia
Description:
xviii, 256 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
"In 1786, the Reverend
James
MacGregor
(1759–1830) was dispatched across the North Atlantic to establish a dissenting Presbyterian church in Pictou,
Nova
Scotia
. The decision dismayed
MacGregor
, who had hoped for a post in the
Scottish
Highlands. Yet it led to a remarkable career in what was still the backwoods of colonial North America. Industrious and erudite,
MacGregor
established the progressive Pictou Academy, opposed slavery, and promoted scientific education, agriculture, and industry. Poet and translator, fluent in nine languages, he encouraged the preservation of the Gaelic language and promoted
Scottish
culture in
Nova
Scotia
.
Highland
Shepherd
finally bestows on
MacGregor
the recognition that he so richly deserves. Alan Wilson brings
MacGregor
and his surroundings to life, detailing his numerous achievements and establishing his importance to the social, religious, and intellectual history of the Maritimes"--Provided by publisher.
Genre:
Biographies.
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