Autiobiography of Alexander Carlyle of Inveresk, 1722-1805
by Carlyle, Alexander; Burton, John Hill (Editor)
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- Hardcover
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London: T.N. Foulis, 1910. Hardcover. Very Good. These memoirs by Scottish minister Alexander Carlyle cover a range of topics, from his observations on the changing attitudes towards religion and morality in Scotland to his encounters with some of the leading figures of his time, including David Hume and Robert Burns. Octavo (21 cm tall), xix, 615 pp. Black cloth. From private collection. Cloth shows a little rubbing. Minor foxing to edges of book block and prelims.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8796
- Title
- Autiobiography of Alexander Carlyle of Inveresk, 1722-1805
- Author
- Carlyle, Alexander; Burton, John Hill (Editor)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- T.N. Foulis
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1910
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