Ben lomond
a mountain in central Scotland, in Stirlingshire, on the E shore of Loch Lomond. 3192 feet (975 meters).
Historical Examples
The History of Tasmania , Volume II (of 2) John West
Tam O’ The Scoots Edgar Wallace
Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends John Keats
Rollo in Scotland Jacob Abbott
Brave Old Salt Oliver Optic
Rollo in Scotland Jacob Abbott
Brave Old Salt Oliver Optic
Brave Old Salt Oliver Optic
Scottish Loch Scenery Thomas A. Croal
Brave Old Salt Oliver Optic
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a mountain in W central Scotland, on the E side of Loch Lomond. Height: 973 m (3192 ft)
a mountain in NE Tasmania. Height: 1527 m (5010 ft)
a mountain in SE Australia, in NE New South Wales. Height: 1520 m (4986 ft)
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