Edinburgh And Its Story (1904)

by Oliphant Smeaton

Book Overview

Edinburgh And Its Story is a historical book written by Oliphant Smeaton in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive account of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, and its rich history. The author explores the city's origins, its development over the centuries, and its cultural, political, and social significance.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of Edinburgh's story. The first chapter discusses the geological and topographical features of the city, while the subsequent chapters delve into its early history, its role in the Wars of Independence, and its emergence as a cultural and intellectual center during the Scottish Enlightenment.The author also explores the city's architecture, art, literature, and music, highlighting the contributions of notable figures such as Robert Burns, Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson. In addition, the book provides a detailed account of the city's political and social history, including the struggles of the working class and the emergence of the Scottish National Party.Overall, Edinburgh And Its Story is a fascinating and informative book that offers a unique perspective on one of Scotland's most iconic cities. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Scottish history, culture, and society.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436829240
• ISBN13: 9781436829243
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"