This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 edition. Excerpt: ...and fashion which every season gathered there--" nabobs" who returned from the Indies, possessed of lacs of rupees and bilious constitutions; "Tobacco lords" from Glasgow with airs of consequence as pronounced as their accents; ministers in blue, professors in black, and lawyers in scarlet coats, with ladies ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 edition. Excerpt: ...and fashion which every season gathered there--" nabobs" who returned from the Indies, possessed of lacs of rupees and bilious constitutions; "Tobacco lords" from Glasgow with airs of consequence as pronounced as their accents; ministers in blue, professors in black, and lawyers in scarlet coats, with ladies in their hoops and sacques of brilliant hues. On n October day in 1759, there met on the green Mr. Alexander Carlyle, the minister of Inveresk, and Mr. John Home, and Mr. George Laurie of Loudon--a young minister, who afterwards was helpful to Robert Burns. There, too, was a bsg stalwart youth of six feet three, standing substantially on thtckset legs, encased in old-fashioned jack-boots.1 This was Jamc Macpherson, tutor to young Graham of Balgowan, known afterwards to history as Lord Lynedoch, who was staying tt the wells. A letter of introduction from Adam Ferguson had made the tutor known to John Home, who was always glad to make himself pleasant and useful to any one. They discussed that day many things, among them Gaelic poetry, customs, and superstitions, and the young Highlander mentioned that he had some pieces of Celtic poetry in his possession. When the 1 Carlyle's Autobiogrophy, p. 398. JAMKS MACPHERSOX Fivm the Paiutinf tiI ReInuhU in the National Portrait Gillery. author of Douglas begged to see some specimens, but owned he did not know Gaelic, "How then can I show them to you?" he was asked. "Very easily," said Home, "translate some of the poems which you think are good, and I imagine I shall be able to form an opinion of the genius and character of Gaelic poetry."x With reluctance he agreed, and in a few days produced a fragment called "The Death of Oscar." Some...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. half title pages are seperate but present. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN:
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A hardback volume, 1908, in Good condition, light wear and a few small marks to boards and spine, corners softened, paper at frontispiece hinge has been pulled and split (hinge still strong), interior clean and bright, attractive untrimmed edges are very clean. No dustjacket. This would be a superb book if rebound. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (the pictures you see on Alibris are NOT our own).
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Used-Good. Good hardback. Firm copy in tight binding; blue cloth, colour quite patchy on front and back boards; bright gilt titles on spine. A little light foxing; numerous well preserved black and white plates.
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Good. No Jacket. 8vo. Lightly bumped to extremities, particularly to head of spine, has been covered in protective plastic cover which is stuck down inside boards with tape, also tape to spine and rear board where the cloth has been torn. Blindstamp to f-fep, small ink inscrip. to frontis., rear gutter cracked and taped, else internally sound, pp in good condition.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 526 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 526 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
