A North Briton Extraordinary (1769)

By Young Scotsman A. Young Scotsman and A Young Scotsman

Book Overview

A North Briton Extraordinary is a political pamphlet written by a young Scotsman in 1769. The pamphlet is a response to the arrest and imprisonment of John Wilkes, a journalist and member of parliament who had been critical of the government. The young Scotsman argues that Wilkes' arrest is a violation of his rights as a citizen and an attack on the freedom of the press. He also criticizes the government's policies on taxation and the treatment of Scotland as a colony. The pamphlet is written in a lively and satirical style, with frequent references to classical literature and contemporary events. It is an important document in the history of British political and intellectual life, and a fascinating window into the debates and controversies of the late 18th century.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: 1164832727
• ISBN13: 9781164832720
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"