Scottish Elegiac Verses, 1629-1729; With Notes and an Appendix of Illustrative Papers (1842) is a book by James Maidment. The book contains a collection of elegiac verses written by Scottish poets between 1629 and 1729. The elegies are written in memory of deceased friends and family members, and they provide insight into the mourning practices of the time. The book includes notes by Maidment, which provide historical context and explain the significance...