Abbotsford, Painted by William Smith Jr

By W.S. Crockett

Book Overview

Abbotsford is a book written by William Smith Jr. and published in 1905. The book is a historical and descriptive account of Abbotsford, a mansion located in the Scottish Borders. The mansion was the home of Sir Walter Scott, a renowned Scottish author and poet, and the book provides a detailed account of his life and work. The book also delves into the history of the mansion, its architecture, and the surrounding landscape. Smith Jr. provides an in-depth analysis of the mansion's interior, including its furnishings, artwork, and other decorative elements. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, literature, and architecture. It is written in a clear and concise style and is accompanied by numerous illustrations, making it an engaging and informative read.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: 1436758920
• ISBN13: 9781436758925
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"