An account of the present state of the Hebrides and western coasts of Scotland [electronic resource] : in which an attempt is made to explain the circumstances that have hitherto repressed the industry of the natives; and some hints are suggested for encouraging the Fisheries, and promoting other improvements in those countries. being the substance of a report to the Lords of Treasury of Facts collected in a Tour to the Hebrides, with large additions; together with the Evidence given before the Committee of Fisheries: by James Anderson, Lld. Frs. Fsa. Scot. Author of The Interest of Great Britain with regard to her American Colonies considered. Observations on the Means of exciting a Spirit of National-Industry, &c. &c. &c. Illustrated with a new map of Scotland, in which the Hebrides and Western Coasts, in particular, are laid down from the best Authorities and latest Observations.