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SELKIRK

Volume 17 · 69 words · 1797 Edition

capital of the county of the same name, is a small town pleasantly situated on a rising ground, and enjoys an extensive prospect in all directions, especially up and down the river Etterick. It is remarkable for nothing but those plaintive airs produced in its neighbourhood, the natural simplicity of which are the pride of Scotland and the admiration of strangers. W. Long. 2. 46. N. Lat. 55. 26.