Fletcher Of Saltoun (1897)

By George William Thomson Omond

Book Overview

Fletcher of Saltoun is a biography of Andrew Fletcher, a Scottish politician, writer, and thinker who lived from 1653 to 1716. Written by George William Thomson Omond and published in 1897, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Fletcher's life, from his upbringing in a prominent Scottish family to his political career and his contributions to Scottish literature and philosophy.Throughout the book, Omond explores Fletcher's ideas and beliefs, which were often ahead of their time. Fletcher was a proponent of Scottish independence, and he argued for the importance of individual liberty and the need for a strong and virtuous leadership in Scotland. He also wrote extensively on economics, advocating for free trade and criticizing the mercantile system that dominated European politics at the time.In addition to his political and philosophical contributions, Fletcher was also a prolific writer of poetry and prose. Omond includes several of Fletcher's works in the book, providing insight into his literary style and themes.Overall, Fletcher of Saltoun offers a fascinating look at one of Scotland's most influential thinkers and political figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, politics, and culture.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: 1164647865
• ISBN13: 9781164647867
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"