Macneil Hector (8 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a discourse on a manâs musings as he reflects on his youth in vivid detail, observing his preferred pastimes and providing his perspective on the ideal way to live. The authorâs focus is on the beauty of nature and the simple pleasures that bring joy to his heart, all set against the backdrop of Scotland. Amidst the scenery of the author's fondest memories, there is a melancholy that creeps in as he contemplates the fleeting nature of life and the impact of war on Scotland. The author paints a vivid picture of days gone by, with themes of nostalgia, romance, and regret permeating throughout. With a perspective cultivated by the wisdom of time, the author issues a gentle warning against vanity and superficiality, urging readers to savor the preciousness of life and the wonders of the natural world. 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.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Engraved By Rogers (illustrator). A fine engraving mounted and ready to frame ca 1855. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase an attractive portrait of this eminent personage.

No Binding. Condition: Very Gppood. A splendid original engraved portrait. Mounted - matted - and ready to frame. Excellent condition. Circa 1860 - fine portrait of Hector Macneil - Scottish poet 1746-1818.

First editions. First editions. First title: 3 Plates & 1 tailpiece; 2nd title: 32 pp, including Glosssary. 1 vols. 8vo. See Quaritch Cat. 1008 (item no. 220) for the last title wherein they state that NCBEL & DNB erroneously refer to earlier printings (one 1796, the other 1796); an error arising from the fact that the poem was written around that time, just before the author set off for Jamaica. There are no known copies of such editions. Mid nineteenth-century purple cloth, leather label, spine faded First title: 3 Plates & 1 tailpiece; 2nd title: 32 pp, including Glosssary. 1 vols. 8vo.