Excerpt from Historical Account of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, and of the Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge, Incorporated by Royal Charter 1709: Establishment of the London Board, Styled by King George IV. "The Royal Highland School Society, " With a Topographical Chart of the Schools, Names of the Patrons, Patronesses, Vice-Presidents, and Directors, &C., , &C., , &C,

The early history of Scotland, like those of Greece and Rome, is 'fabulous. Rome is said to have been founded by Romulus and Remus, who received their first nurture from a wolf. The Scottish monarchy in Albion is also stated to have owed its origin and establishment to twin brothers, who received their nurture from the more tender bosom of a daughter oi' one of the Pharaohs of Egypt.

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