Glencoe
2 of the 7 encyclopedias on this shelf carry an entry for Glencoe. Both are reproduced below, so you can see where they agree and where they differ.
Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)
a valley in the county of Argyle, near the head of Loch sides by almost perpendicular mountains Etive, Scotland. It is bounded on both over 3,000 feet high . The valley was the scene of a tragedy known as the mas sacre of Glencoe. The state of the great anxiety to the government. Al- Highlands after 1690 was a subject of though the Highlanders had ceased any important operations since the death of Dundee at Killiecrankie, they had not lamation was issued promising pardon laid down their arms. In 1691 a procto all who should swear allegiance on with the exception of one Ian of Glencoe, or before Dec. 31, 1691. All the chiefs, complied. The latter had unfortunately certificate which he produced to prove exceeded the prescribed period, and a that he had offered to take the oaths at Fort William was suppressed, as is thought by Stair. The king's signature MacDonalds. On Feb. 1 a party of was obtained to an order to extirpate the soldiers, 120 in number , commanded by Captain Campbell of Glenlyon, marched up the glen and took quarters as friends. The soldiers belonged mostly to the clan Campbell, enemies of the MacDonalds, merrily for 12 days. At 5 in the mornbut they were well treated , and all went suddenly fell on the MacDonalds. Thirtying of the 13th Glenlyon and his men who had escaped perished in the snow, eight men were murdered, but many sank into bogs, or died for lack of food.
Aiton's Encyclopedia (1910)
2026 Editor's Note: This page uses language about other peoples, religions, or nationalities that was commonplace when the book was published and is offensive by today's standards. The text has been left exactly as it was printed, rather than cut or softened, so that the historical record — including how ordinary such language once was — is preserved. (Ed: ET 2026-07-22) a valley in Argyllshire, Scotland. It opens westward upon Loch Leven. It is about twelve miles in length. It is celebrated for romantic, even sublime, scenery. It is noted in history as the scene of the Massacre of Glencoe. In 1691 all Highlanders were commanded to take the oath of allegiance to William and Mary on or before the thirty-first of December. The Macdonalds of Glencoe, for some reason, delayed making their allegiance until the sixth of January following. Their enemies, the Campbells, led by clan hatred, procured an edict for the extermination of the Macdonalds. One hundred twenty soldiers under Captain Campbell visited the glen. Under pretense of friendship they lulled the suspicions of the inhabitants and remained for twelve days, enjoying their hospitality. The night of the thirteenth of February the Campbells arose after the manner of savages and began massacring the inhabitants of the valley. Thirty-eight men, women, and children were put to death. Through the failure of a guard to reach the pass ere the appointed time, the remainder of the inhabitants, 150 in number, fled in the darkness up the glen and escaped. The Massacre of Glencoe, as it is called, appears to be one of the most unnecessary, uncalled for atrocities recorded on the pages of Scottish history. The scene of the outrage is reached easily by tourists who may go by boat from Glasgow.