Catalogue Of The Library At Abbotsford (1838)

By John George Lockhart

Book Overview

Catalogue Of The Library At Abbotsford (1838) is a book written by John George Lockhart. The book is a comprehensive catalog of the library at Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott, a renowned Scottish novelist and poet. The library at Abbotsford was a vast collection of books, manuscripts, and other literary works, and this catalog provides a detailed list of all the items in the library at the time of its publication in 1838. The catalog is organized alphabetically by author and includes works by many notable writers of the time, including Shakespeare, Milton, and Byron, as well as lesser-known authors. The book also includes an introduction by Lockhart, in which he provides some background on the library and its contents. Overall, Catalogue Of The Library At Abbotsford (1838) is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Scottish literature and history, providing insight into the literary tastes and interests of one of Scotland's most famous writers.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: 1104078864
• ISBN13: 9781104078867
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.5" x 9.3"