Caraid Nan Gaidheal: The Friend of the Gael, Volume 1 is a historical book written by Norman Macleod and published in 1899. The book is about the life and times of the author's grandfather, the Scottish preacher Norman Macleod (1783-1862). The author describes his grandfather's life, his work as a preacher, his travels, and his impact on the Scottish community. The book also includes anecdotes and stories about the people and places that Norman Macleod encountered during his life. The author provides a detailed account of the social and political climate of Scotland during the 19th century, including the Highland Clearances and the struggle for Scottish independence. The book is written in a narrative style and includes illustrations and photographs. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history and culture.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.