Address Edinburgh (2 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of poems written in the 1800s, that showcase the vibrancy and expansion of Edinburgh, framed through the perspective of an old woman visiting the city. The poems encompass themes of Scottish pride, urban growth, and the beauty of the surrounding countryside. The vivid language and detailed descriptions transport the reader to a bygone era, allowing them to experience the transformation of Edinburgh firsthand through the eyes of a local. The author provides a unique glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of the time, capturing the excitement and challenges of a rapidly evolving city. Overall, this book offers a valuable historical record and a fascinating literary journey through the heart of Edinburgh. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

First edition. 38pp. Later half-calf, marbled boards, lettered in gilt. A trifle rubbed. Recent book-label of Anne and F. G. Renier to FEP, very small hole to text of leaf B5 - without loss of sense, very occasional pencilled annotation/highlighting. A rare survival of an address by a collective of Edinburgh-based tradesmen and residents professing loyalty to the king and constitution. The petitioners are presumably addressing George III in the wake of the Scottish Intervention of 1820 or Radical War, a week of civil unrest and strikes led by workers calling for democratic reforms. The lengthy list of signatories (p.3-38) is comprised of a diverse grouping of merchants, including numerous booksellers, such as Charles Guthrie, William Blackwood, and James Innes, and bookbinders John Walker and Robert Miller. COPAC records copies at two locations (Glasgow and NLS). Size: 8vo.