Lettre de m. l'abbé Fortis à mylord comte de Bute, sur les moeurs et usages des Morlaques, appellés Montenegrins

The author provides a firsthand ethnographic account of the Morlaques, known locally as Ulah, rebutting claims of innate ferocity by attributing reported cruelties to wartime habits or individual corruption. He examines rival theories about their origins and the etymology of their name, traces linguistic affinities with surrounding Slavic and Illyrian groups, and maps their settlements in river valleys and mountain districts. The narrative details social customs and everyday habits while assessing how historical migrations and conflicts altered behavior and external reputation, and it highlights the role of labels and misunderstanding in shaping outsiders' perceptions.