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The Antiquary

INTRODUCTION
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Nor is it difficult, in viewing this ground, to say where the Covinarii, or Charioteers, stood.

In fine, to an Antiquary, this is a ravishing scene." He adds the argument "that Galgacus's name still remains on this ground, for the moor on which the camp stood is called to this day Galdachan, or Galgachan Rosmoor." All this lore Gordon illustrates by an immense chart of a camp, and a picture of very small Montes Grampii, about the size and shape of buns.
The plate is dedicated to his excellency General Wade.
In another point Monkbapns borrows from Gordon.


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