nor do we think any future historian can add any information which is not to be found in these volumes. The book is neatly printed, and, withal, one of the cheapest original works now issuing from the press."-Mona's Herald, May 7, 1844.

"This is a work of much historical interest and value; and, beyond comparison, the most complete History of the Isle of Man ever given to the public. Mr. Train writes with much eloquence and vigour, and the vast mass of information at his command has been examined with the most persevering industry;—and so far as yet published relative to modern times, of our own knowledge, we can testify to its accuracy and impartiality."-Odd-Fellows' Chronicle, December 27, 1844.

CONTENTS.

VOLUME THE FIRST.

CHAPTER I.

INSULAR STATISTICS.

Geographical Situation of the Island-Its Appearance from the Sea-Mountains-Climate-Springs-Rivers-Bays-Havens and Headlands-Geographical Structure of the Island-Fossil Remains-Minerals-Woodlands-EnclosuresSoil-Agricultural Produce-Purrs-Cattle-Loaghtyn Sheep-Rumpy CatsDeer-Eagles-Puffins-Marine Plants-Fishes-Primitive Inhabitants-Divisions of the Island-Chief Towns-Appendix.

CHAPTER II.

WELSH KINGS FROM A.D. 517 TO 919.

Various opinions as to the Etymology of the Name of the Island-Shown to be derived from the Celtic Language-Mannanan-Beg-Mac-y-Leirr regarded by the Manks as the Founder and Legislator of their Kingdom-Not a Brother of Fergus II, King of Scotland, as stated by some Authors-That he was the Son of an Irish Prince equally improbable-Apparently identical with Mainus or Finnan, descendants of Fergus I-Early Manks History defective-Gallovidians and Picts, defeated by the Romans, take refuge in the Isle of Man-The Manksmen assist the Gallovidians against the Romans, and fight bravely-Voadicia raises an army in Man-She is taken prisoner in Galloway, and put to death by the Roman Captain, Cerealis, and her troops defeated-Brule, a Scot, Governor of Man-Maelgwyn Gwynedd, prince of North Wales, defeats the Scots in Man, and takes possession of that Island-His Son, Rhun, defeated there by Aidon, King of Scotland, who establishes his Nephew in Man, with the title of Thane-He is slain, and Beli, Prince of North Wales, succeeds to the sovereignty of Man-Cadwallon defeated by Edwin, king of Deria, who conquers and takes possession of the Isle of Man-Cadwalader succeeds his father Cadwallon-Retakes and retains the Isle of Man-North Wales divided by the law of Gavel-Kind-Cynan Tindaethwy obtains peaceable possession of the Isle of Man-Mervyn Vrych marries Essyllt, daughter of Cynan, and in her right succeeds to the sovereignty of Man-The name of Mona formerly applied to Anglesea, now confined solely to Man-A hostile fleet from Mona enters the river Boyne-Rodri Maur succeeds his Father in the sovereignty of Man, and being sovereign of all Cambria at his death, these dominions are, by the law of Gavel-Kind, partitioned-His son, Anarawd, inherits the Isle of Man as his part-At the demise of Anarawd the dynasty of the Welsh kings of Man closes, having extended over a period of nearly four centuries-Appendix

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CHAPTER III.

NORTHERN VIKINGR, GOrree, and kINGS OF HIS LINE, FROM A.D. 888 TO 1066. Aurn Konungr slain in the Island of Isla by Regnar Lodbrog-Caittill Fin succeeds to the sovereignty of the Isles-Harold Harfagr succeeds his father, expels the Fylkis Konga or petty princes, and becomes the King of all Norway— His Expedition to the Isles-Dynasty of Ketill-Gorree conquers Man-Castle of Rushen built by Guthred-Rapid succession of Manks Kings-Naval power of Hacon-Danish Sea Rovers-The Manks join the Confederacy against Brian Borom-Glance at British History-Appendix

CHAPTER IV.

NORWEGIAN LINE OF KINGS, FROM A.D. 1066 TO 1164. Northern Auxiliaries of William the Conqueror-Goddard Crovan, son of Harold the Black of Iceland, conquers Man-Subdues Dublin and a great part of Leinster-Terrific irruption of Magnus Barefoot-Death of Goddard CrovanThe Manks flee on the approach of Magnus-Malcolm, King of Scotland, resigns the Western Isles to the Norwegian Conqueror, as does Donald Bane the Isles of Orkney and Shetland-Vision of Magnus-Civil War in Man-Battle decided by the valour of the Women of the Northern District-Wretched state of the Island when visited by Magnus-His descent into Wales-Sends his Shoes to the King of Ireland to carry publicly on his shoulders in token of his submission-Meditates the Conquest of Ireland-Death of Magnus-Lagman, son of Goddard Crovan, ascends the Throne of the Isles-Succeeded by Donald the son of Teig-Fate of Ingemund-Olave Kleining called to the Throne-Married to a daughter of the Lord of Galloway-Confirmed in his Dominions by the King of Norway-Conspiracy against Olave-His Death and Character-The Assassins of Olave defeated in Galloway-Fergus, Lord of Galloway, places his grandson Godred on the Throne of the Isles-Godred elected King of Dublin-Insurrection of Somerled-Battle at Sea-Godred and Somerled divide the Kingdom of the Isles-Somerled drives Godred from the Thro ne-Church of St. Maughold plundered-Death and Character of Somerled-Appendix.

CHAPTER V.

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NORWEGIAN LINE OF KINGS, FROM A.D. 1170 TO 1265. King Godred returns to Man-Is married to the Daughter of an Irish King— Is defeated in Ireland by Milo Cogan-War in Galloway-Godred submits to the Authority of the Pope's Legate-Fall of an Aspirant to the Manks Throne-Matrimonial Alliance with John de Courcy, Duke of Ulster-Death of Godred— Reginald, a natural Son of Godred, usurps the Throne-Assists de Courcy, his Brother-in-Law-Is defeated, and De Courcy made Prisoner-Rebellion of Angus, Son of Somerled-King John sends Fulko-de-Cantelupe to subdue the Isle of Man-Reginald does homage to King John, and receives a Knight's Fee of Corn and Wine-His Brother, Olave the Black, is liberated from Prison-Receives from Reginald the Island of Lewis, with the title of King-Reginald, to support his usurpation, first does homage to Henry III, and then surrenders the Island to the Pope-The Queen of Man forms a Plot to murder Olave the Black, which terminates in the Death of her own Son-Reginald cedes the half of the Isles to Olave, and then applies to Allan, Lord of Galloway, to assist in dethroning him— Reginald deposed, and Olave called to the Throne-During the absence of Olave, Allan plunders the Isle of Man-Battle between Olave and Reginald, in which the latter is slain-Reginald's Character-Olave visits Norway to do homage to

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King Haco-Assists him against the Sudereyan Kings-Battle of Isla SoundStorming of the Castle of Bute-Olave resumes the Government of Man-Assassination of Paul Balkason and Godred Don-Olave receives a Knight's Fee from the King of England-The Manks assist their Gallovidian Neighbours-Death and Character of Olave-Succeeded by his eldest Son Harold-Battle in ManHarold is confirmed in his Possessions by the Norwegian King-Is knighted by Henry III-Proceeds to Norway-Marries Haco's Daughter-The Royal Party drowned at Sea-Reginald, his Successor, slain-Usurpation of the Government -Magnus, the Son of Olave the Black, raised to the Throne of Man-Expedition of Haco-Battle of Largs-Death and Character of Magnus the last King of the Norwegian Line-Appendix.

CHAPTER VI.

ENGLISH AND SCOTCH GOVERNMENT, FROM A.D. 1266 TO 1405.

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Retrospective glance at Norwegian History-Death of Haco-The Isle of Man ceded by treaty to Scotland-Death of Magnus the last King of Man of the Norwegian Line-Ivar the Usurper slain in Battle-Man governed by a Lieutenant named Goddard-Succeeded by Allan, the instigator of a sanguinary Combat, at which he is crushed to death-Animosity allayed by the policy of Maurice Okerfair-Brenus, the next Scottish Governor who first taught the Islanders the Art of Fishing, is slain-Succeeded by Donald and Richard de Burgo-Edward's Troops take possession of the Island-Resigned under Seisine to John Baliol-William Earl of Douglas, called the Hardy, Governor of Man-The Island reverts to the Crown of England-Retaken by Robert the Bruce-Plundered by Richard de Mandeville Mantholine, the Scotch Governor, writes against Witchcraft-The Earl of Salisbury crowned King of Man-Man plundered by two Scotch Earls— The Island sold by Salisbury to Sir William Scroope-Reverts to the King of England, who grants it first to Percy, Earl of Northumberland, and afterwards to Sir John Stanley-Appendix

CHAPTER VII.

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KINGS AND LORDS OF MAN OF THE HOUSE OF STANLEY, FROM A.D. 1406 TO 1637. Policy of the former Governments of the Island-The Isle of Man granted to Sir John Stanley by Henry IV, with the title of King-His son holds a Tynwald Court, which alarms the people-Their grievances partially redressed—The title of King of Man discontinued by Thomas, Earl of Derby-Thomas, the Grandson of the preceding Earl, visits the Isle of Man-Invades Galloway and burns the town of Kirkcudbright-Retaliation of Cutlar Mac Culloch, a Gallovidian Chief -The fifth Earl of Derby makes certain regulations in the Island-Munificence of Edward, Earl of Derby-Mysterious death of his successor, Ferdinand-The Supremacy of the Island disputed at Law-William, Earl of Derby, obtains a new patent for the Isle of Man from James I, which he resigns to his Son, Lord Strange, afterwards called the Great Earl of Derby, and retires to a cottage on the banks of the Dee, where he died-Appendix

CHAPTER VIII.

LORDS OF THe house of STANLEY, FROM A.D. 1637 TO 1736. Retrospective Sketch of the Proceedings of Lord Strange-His Enactments against Regraters-Bloodwipes and Battery-Succeeds his Father as Earl of Derby-His connection with the civil wars of England-Takes up arms in behalf of Charles I-His treatment from that Monarch-Overture from the Parliamentary Party-Recalled to Man-Discontents of the People-The Exactions of Plough

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dues, Smoke-pennies, Corpse-presents, &c. adjusted-Siege of Latham HouseThe Earl of Derby rejects offers made to him by Fairfax and Ireton—He joins the King's Army-Is taken Prisoner and beheaded-The Isle of Man surrendered to the Parliamentary Army by Christian-The Sovereignty of the Island granted to Lord Fairfax-Transferred at the Restoration of Charles II, to Charles, Earl of Derby-Trial and Execution of Christian-Enactments by William, Earl of Derby-James, Earl of Derby, stranded on King William's Bank-Act of Settlement-Dynasty of the Stanleys terminates in Man-Appendix

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LORDS AND GOVERNORS OF MAN OF THE house of ATHOLL, FROM A.D. 1736, TO 1830.

Genealogical Sketch of the Family of Tullibardine-John second Duke of Atholl succeeds to the Lordship of Man-Visits the Island-His enactments-The Lords of the Treasury empowered by Parliament to purchase the Royalties of the Island -Negotiations on that subject long protracted-Sale of the Island by John the third Duke-Act of Revestment-Royal Proclamation-Consequences of the Revestment-Exertions of the Duke of Atholl to obtain further Remuneration in lieu of his vested Rights-Commissioners appointed by Parliament to enquire into the validity of the Duke's claims-Obtains a grant by Act of ParliamentThe Manks become loyal subjects of Great Britain-The Duke of Atholl accepts the office of Captain General of the Island-Becomes unpopular-His measures strongly opposed by the People-Finally disposes of all his interests in the Island -Appendix.

CHAPTER X.

MOUNDS AND FORTIFICATIONS.

Dormitories of the Dead-Ancient Custom of burying eminent Persons who fell in Battle-Cromlachs, Cairns, standing Stones, and other Sepulchral Monuments -The green Moats of Galloway alluded to-Tynwald Hill-Origin of the Name -Formalities of the Tynwald Court-Fortlets and Blockhouses enumerated— Fortified Camp described-Great Antiquity of the Fort of Douglas-Peel Castle described-Occupied as a State Prison-Castle of Rushen described-Besieged by King Robert the Bruce-The Garrisons built and maintained in repair by Suits and Services called Carriages-Quarterlands taxed to supply the Castle LarderCarriage Troves-Castle Mazes-Setting Corn-Duties of the Garrison Officers -Soldiers' Qualifications-Insular Militia-Commanded by Majors and Captains of Parishes-Dress-Watching and Warding, a Duty of great Importance-Male Population may be called to Arms—All Military Appointments now vested in the Crown of England-Appendix.

CHAPTER XI.

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ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY FROM A.D. 76 TO 839. Introduction of Druidism into Britain-The Druids leave Stonehenge and settle in Anglesea-On their Altars being overturned and their Groves being cut down by the Romans, they retire into the Isle of Man-Office, Dress, and Power of the Arch-Druid-Their Places of Worship and Ceremonies-Anniversary of Bal or Baal and other superstitious Observances-Persecution of the Christians.. Arrival of St. Patrick in the Isle of Man-Converts the Inhabitants to the Christian Faith-Succeeded by St. Germain-Maughold, a Leader of Irish Banditti, becomes Bishop of Man-St. Bridget, one of the tutelar Saints of Ireland, receives the Veil of Virginity from St. Maughold—Scottish Princes educated by St. Conan, Bishop of Man-An Irish Prince nearly starved to death-Singular Adventure of Orlygus-Appendix . 308