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Book Synopsis The Book of Edinburgh Anecdote (Classic Reprint) by : Francis Watt
Download or read book The Book of Edinburgh Anecdote (Classic Reprint) written by Francis Watt and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-27 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Book of Edinburgh Anecdote About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis BK OF EDINBURGH ANECDOTE by : Francis 1849-1927 Watt
Download or read book BK OF EDINBURGH ANECDOTE written by Francis 1849-1927 Watt and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Book of Edinburgh Anecdote by : Francis Watt
Download or read book The Book of Edinburgh Anecdote written by Francis Watt and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-07 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Book Synopsis The Book of Edinburgh Anecdote by : Francis Watt
Download or read book The Book of Edinburgh Anecdote written by Francis Watt and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2015-11-18 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Book Synopsis In Praise of Edinburgh, an Anthology in Prose and Verse (Classic Reprint) by : Rosaline Orme Masson
Download or read book In Praise of Edinburgh, an Anthology in Prose and Verse (Classic Reprint) written by Rosaline Orme Masson and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from In Praise of Edinburgh, an Anthology in Prose and Verse The extracts gathered in this book include comments on Edinburgh from that of Ptolemy in the second century to that of King George v. in the twentieth. Inevitably there must be very many regrettable omissions. The extracts have been arranged, as far as possible, in the chronological order of their subjects; contemporary accounts thus coming in the chronological order of their writers. This arrangement would seem the most satisfactory to the historical sense, for it tends to present a consecutive story, or set of pictures, of Edinburgh. Just as the Edinburgh that was praised in the sixteenth century is not the same Edinburgh that was praised in the nineteenth century, so the nature of the praise changes with the centuries as does the city. For instance, if we except Gavin Douglas's delicious observations of Nature - not always praise - it is interesting to note how perception of scenic beauty does not creep into the descriptions of Edinburgh until about the middle of the eighteenth century, when the Bishop of Meath, writing to his sister, tells her of the view of the Forth and the country. Pennant, whom Johnson called observant, notices the views also, a few years later. Until that period travellers comment on the strength of the position of the Castle, and are uniform in their admiration of the 'one fair street, ' and the height of the houses in Parliament Close. It may also be noticed that our French visitors are generally eulogistic; but that some of our English guests - as Henry 111.'s daughter in 1255, Sir Anthony Weldon in 1617, Dr. Johnson in the eighteenth century and John Ruskin in the nineteenth, - can only be quoted by considering their remarks to have been inspired by home-sickness or by jealousy, and therefore to be accepted as praise in disguise. Within the chronological barriers, an attempt has been made to present occasional continuity of subject matter, or sharp clash of contrasting opinion. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Story of Edinburgh Castle (Classic Reprint) by : Louis Weirter
Download or read book The Story of Edinburgh Castle (Classic Reprint) written by Louis Weirter and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Story of Edinburgh Castle About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Story of Edinburgh (Classic Reprint) by : William Henry Oliphant Smeaton
Download or read book The Story of Edinburgh (Classic Reprint) written by William Henry Oliphant Smeaton and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Story of Edinburgh I must acknowledge with deep gratitude the help I have received at sundry times from Mr. John Geddie, whose knowledge of Edinburgh, nay, of the Lowlands as a whole, is well-nigh unrivalled; from Mr. M. S. Tait, whose memory covers a retrospect of nearly eighty years, and whose advice on all matters of topography has been of the utmost value. He kindly read the proofs, and suggested many emendations which have been adopted. Mr. David Graham, the well-known author of the popular dramas on Scottish historical subjects - James I., Rizzia, Darn/ey, etc. Has also read the proofs with exceeding care, and favoured me with numerous valuable suggestions while the Rev. J. Wilson Harper, D.D., and Matthew Blair, Esq., headmaster of the Alloa School, have been good enough to read the revises. To all these gentlemen I return grateful thanks. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Castes of Edinburgh (Classic Reprint) by : John Heiton
Download or read book The Castes of Edinburgh (Classic Reprint) written by John Heiton and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-21 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Castes of Edinburgh The papers Which compose this volume were written at intervals, chiefly With the View to introduce many curious anecdotes and ban - mots, collected during the course of years; and the Author now submits them to the public in this form, not so much on the recommendation of friends - so Often an insecure ground Of reliance as on something like evidence Which has reached himself, that they have been favourably considered by persons qualified to pass a critical judgment on their merits. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis Scottish Life and Character in Anecdote and Story (Classic Reprint) by : William Harvey
Download or read book Scottish Life and Character in Anecdote and Story (Classic Reprint) written by William Harvey and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-18 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Scottish Life and Character in Anecdote and Story Scotland is proverbial -for its wit and humour, and the writer who seeks to illustrate Scottish character with stories drawn from the everyday life of the people is not likely to lament a lack of apposite material. Since Dean Ramsay issued his evergreen and unexcelled Remini scences many volumes on the subject have been published, but these, for the most part, are indiscriminate collections of jokes which, while they bear witness to the truth that Scotland is a land of humour, do little or nothing to illustrate native character. The present writer aims at supplementing the work of the genial Dean of Edinburgh rather than at following the col lectors of concocted witticisms. His endeavour is to illustrate the main features of our Scottish life, and he gives the anecdotes exactly as he found them - without comment or observation - leaving them to speak for themselves. The shrewdness, the wit, and the humour of the nation are treated in the volume which, the author hopes, will form a not-altogether valueless contribution to the literature of anecdote and story that pertains to the Land 0' Cakes, and will afford pleasure as well to the Scot at home as to the Scot abroad. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis Scottish Jests and Anecdotes (Classic Reprint) by : Robert Chambers
Download or read book Scottish Jests and Anecdotes (Classic Reprint) written by Robert Chambers and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-10 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Scottish Jests and Anecdotes The Edinburgh lawyers of a century ago were a race very much addicted to hard drinking. Drinking, indeed, intruded itself into every scene of their lives; and, as much of their business was necessarily performed in taverns, on account of the wretched accommodations of their own houses in the old town, the ink-glass and the claret-stoup were alike dear to them; and they could scarcely attempt to take a supply from the one, but the pen was in danger of being immersed in the other. Some anecdotes illustrating these habits may be acceptable. A gentleman was one night engaged with a judge in a tremendous bouse, which lasted all night, and till within a single hour of the time when the court was to meet next morning. The two cronies had little more than time to wash themselves in their respective houses, when they had to meet again, in their professional capacities of judge and pleader, in the Parliament House. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis Scottish Anecdotes and Tales (Classic Reprint) by : William Grant
Download or read book Scottish Anecdotes and Tales (Classic Reprint) written by William Grant and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Scottish Anecdotes and Tales The Editor, in compliance with the suggestions of some esteemed friends, has compiled the following anecdotes. Believing that there are few people who cannot enjoy a joke, and who do not appreciate light reading at times, he trusts that this little volume will be found a lively companion in a leisure hour. The Editor has exercised great care in securing, as far as possible, that the anecdotes here presented to the public should be new. The Editor's hearty thanks are due to the ladies and gentlemen who have kindly contributed towards "Scottish Anecdotes And Tales." He begs also to express his best thanks to the gentlemen who have ably assisted him in arranging the work, and in revising the proof-sheets. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis Royal Edinburgh (Classic Reprint) by : Oliphant Oliphant
Download or read book Royal Edinburgh (Classic Reprint) written by Oliphant Oliphant and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Royal Edinburgh NO more moving and delightful story was ever written or invented than the history Of this saint and Queen. She was the daughter Of Edward, called the Outlaw, and Of his wife a princess Of Hungary, of the race which afterwards produced St. Elizabeth: and the sister Of Edgar Atheling, the feeble but rightful heir Of the Saxon line, and conse quently Of the English throne. The family, however, was more foreign than English, having been brought up at the Court Of their grandfather, the King Of Hungary, one Of the most pious and one of the richest Courts in Christendom; and it was not unnatural that when convinced Of the fact that the most legitimate Of aspirants had no chance against the force Of William, they should prefer to return to the country Of their education and birth. It was no doubt a somewhat forlorn party that set out upon this journey, for to lose a throne is seldom a misfortune accepted with equanimity, and several Of the beaten and despondent Saxons had joined the royal exiles. Their voyage, however, was an unprosperous one, and after much beating about by winds and storms they were at last driven up the Firth Of Forth, where their ship found shelter in the little bay at the narrowing Of the Firth, which has since borne the name Of St. Margaret's Hope. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis Edinburgh (Classic Reprint) by : Rosaline Masson
Download or read book Edinburgh (Classic Reprint) written by Rosaline Masson and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Edinburgh The earliest authentic romance of Edinburgh Castle is that of Malcolm Canmore and Queen Margaret; and the oldest building extant in Edinburgh is Queen Margaret's chapel in the Castle. The well-known story of Queen Margaret, the grand-niece of Edward the Confessor, is that she and her brother Edgar Atheling and her sister Christina all fled from England and William the Conqueror, and were wrecked in the Firth of Forth. The King of Scotland, Malcolm Canmore, was the son of that Duncan whom Macbeth put out of the way - in Scottish history as well as in Shakespeare's play, - and he had fled from the usurper, and had spent his years of exile at the Saxon Court of Edward the Confessor. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Edinburgh Tales, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) by : Mrs. Johnstone
Download or read book The Edinburgh Tales, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) written by Mrs. Johnstone and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-21 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Edinburgh Tales, Vol. 1 When do you go to town, James? At this season I know you can ill be spared from business; my sister's health, you say, has been delicate. When do you return to Anne? The moment you are ready, replied James, with forced cheerfulness. You are in better spirits to-day, Richard; you look more yourself. Be a man, Dick, and no fear of us. Shall I take places for London by the mail? Or, stay, - better have a chaise to ourselves, where we can talk freely you look as if you needed a lean to your back. James said this with his natural smile, the look which Richard liked in his brother. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis Life Jottings of an Old Edinburgh Citizen (Classic Reprint) by : John Hay Athole MacDonald
Download or read book Life Jottings of an Old Edinburgh Citizen (Classic Reprint) written by John Hay Athole MacDonald and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-10-28 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Life Jottings of an Old Edinburgh Citizen ET not the reader suppose, as he opens this book, that he is invited to wade through an autobiography. What he will find is but a quilt made up of patches from the shelf of memory. No diary has ever been kept to supply copious extracts, such as too often give anything but light reading, and too often fail to present true pictures of the diarist's life. The aim has been to fit together presentable patches, giv ing a blend of natural colouring, as a well-pieced quilt, though made up of shreds, may not offend and possibly may give pleasure, and here and there be informing. If particular patches seem weari some, skipping may give relief. The compiler of these Jottings would have satisfaction, were it possible for any reader to say that he - and still more were it she - had reached the word F inis without having to resist temptation to turn down pages unread. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Story of the University of Edinburgh During Its First Three Hundred Years, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint) by : Sir Alex Grant
Download or read book The Story of the University of Edinburgh During Its First Three Hundred Years, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint) written by Sir Alex Grant and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Story of the University of Edinburgh During Its First Three Hundred Years, Vol. 1 of 2 This book was undertaken in honour of the Ter centenary of the University of Edinburgh, in order that any one who cared might be able to know by what steps the University has arrived at its present position. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Book of the Old Edinburgh Club, 1910, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint) by : Old Edinburgh Club
Download or read book The Book of the Old Edinburgh Club, 1910, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint) written by Old Edinburgh Club and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-11 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Book of the Old Edinburgh Club, 1910, Vol. 3 St. Dominic, after Crivelli From the Picture in the National Gallery, London. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
