""The History of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle upon Tyne, 1793-1896"" is a book written by Robert Spence Watson in 1897. The book provides a detailed account of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle upon Tyne, a society established in 1793 to promote literature, science, and art. The book covers the society's history from its inception to 1896, detailing its membership, activities, and achievements over the years...