The Life Of David Roberts: Compiled From His Journals And Other Sources (1866)

The Life of David Roberts is a biographical book written by David Roberts himself, compiled from his own journals and other sources. The book was originally published in 1866 and tells the story of David Roberts, a Scottish painter who traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Middle East during the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Roberts' life, including his childhood in Edinburgh, his early years as an apprentice to a house painter, and his eventual rise to fame as a landscape and architectural painter. It also covers his travels throughout Europe and the Middle East, where he created some of his most famous works, including his series of paintings depicting the Holy Land.Throughout the book, Roberts shares his personal insights and reflections on his travels and experiences, providing a unique perspective on the art and culture of the time. The book also includes numerous illustrations of Roberts' paintings and sketches, providing a visual representation of his travels and artistic achievements.Overall, The Life of David Roberts is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in the life and work of this renowned artist, as well as the history and culture of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

David Roberts is the author of, most recently The Lost World of the Old Ones, among twenty-six books about mountaineering, exploration, adventure, and Western history and anthropology.