Edinburgh: Picturesque Notes

By Robert Louis Stevenson

Book Overview

Explore the captivating beauty and rich history of Scotland's capital city with Robert Louis Stevenson's "Edinburgh Picturesque Notes." This classic work offers a vivid and insightful journey through the streets and landmarks of Edinburgh. Stevenson's descriptive prose paints a timeless portrait of the city's unique architecture and urban landscape.

Originally published to capture the essence of Edinburgh, this volume delves into the historical significance of the city. Travel through time and experience the atmosphere of a bygone era. A must-read for anyone interested in the history, architecture, and cultural heritage of Edinburgh and Great Britain. Discover why Stevenson's observations continue to resonate with readers today in this meticulously prepared print republication. Perfect for armchair travelers and history enthusiasts alike.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022922270
• ISBN13: 9781022922273
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

enjoy robert louis stevenson

bought this when we returned from visiting edinburgh. realized i had never actually read robert louis stevenson. only had seen movies of his work. so was great to find out more about a city we loved visiting, and great to experience reading his writing. found out why his works are classics - he's a really good writer! made me want to read more of his work.

History and social insights as well as commentary

Edinburgh: Picturesque Notes is a vividly written piece which could easily have been featured in our travel section but is presented here for its literary value as a passionate survey of famed British novelist Robert Louis Stevenson's birthplace. His notes include history and social insights as well as commentary and bring Edinburgh alive.