66 The House that Viewed the World (Paperback)

John D.O. Fulton

ISBN 10: 1910895415 / ISBN 13: 9781910895412

Published by Scotland Street Press, Edinburgh, 2019

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Paperback. "[The book explores] how lives interconnect, how we are all creatures of our time, how rich and complex life is in this sometimes shy and reticent city. Not for a moment does our interest flag."Alexander McCall SmithSet in 66 Queen Street, a townhouse in Edinburghs New Town, this book tells the story of people and events associated with the house for 210 years from 1790 and whose lives were empowered by the Scottish Enlightenment. From the builder of the White House, the hero of Aboukir Bay, a murderer who inspired Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, to a decadent society hostess, the diverse characters range from heroes to villains and from people of conscience to subjects of tabloid scandal and moral prurience.Edinburgh emerges from its past to become the intellectual, banking and professional capital of an enlightened Scotland. The story reflects how our modern world is shaped but above all it is about its people; some masters of their circumstances and others prisoners The builder of the White House, the hero of Aboukir Bay, a murderer who inspired Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, a decadent society hostessand many more. They are all associated with number 66 Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland. The pageant of social and Enlightenment history seen from the steps of one house is there to educate us all. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 66 The House that Viewed the World (Paperback)
• Publisher: Scotland Street Press, Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1910895415
• ISBN 13: 9781910895412
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The builder of the White House, the hero of Aboukir Bay, a murderer who inspired Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, a decadent society hostess…

Set in 66 Queen Street, a townhouse in Edinburgh’s New Town, this book tells the story of people and events associated with the house for 210 years from 1790 and whose lives were empowered by the Scottish Enlightenment. The diverse characters range from heroes to villains, and from people of conscience to subjects of tabloid scandal and moral prurience.

Edinburgh emerges from its past to become the intellectual, banking and professional capital of an enlightened Scotland. The story reflects how our modern world is shaped but above all it is about its people; some masters of their circumstances and others prisoners

About the Author

John D. O. Fulton is an Edinburgh lawyer with a life long interest and curiosity in the interaction between people and events. He worked at 66 Queens Street for twenty-seven years.This is his first book.