The popular superstitions and festive amusements of the Highlanders of Scotland

** "The Popular Superstitions and Festive Amusements of the Highlanders of Scotland" by William Grant Stewart is a historical exploration of the beliefs and celebrations that defined the Scottish Highlanders, written in the 1800's. The book examines the superstitions, traditions and festive activities of the Scottish Highlanders. Opening with the role of ghosts in Highland life, the stories describe the changing nature of spirits, how they impacted people's everyday lives and what happened to them after death. Through tales like that of James Gray and the ghost Clashnichd, the book shows the interactions between people and ghosts, which sets a tone that is both funny and a bit scary, introducing some context to the superstitions and activities of Highland culture. **