George Square, Glasgow, And The Lives Of Those Whom Its Statues Commemorate: A Book For Glasgow Folk At Home And Abroad (1891)

By Thomas Somerville

Book Overview

""George Square, Glasgow, And The Lives Of Those Whom Its Statues Commemorate"" is a book written by Thomas Somerville in 1891. The book is dedicated to the people of Glasgow, both at home and abroad. The focus of the book is on the statues located in George Square, Glasgow, and the lives of the people they commemorate. The book provides a comprehensive history of George Square, including the development of the area and the construction of the statues. It also provides detailed biographies of the people who are commemorated by the statues, including notable figures such as Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns, and James Watt. Somerville's writing is engaging and informative, and he provides a wealth of information on the history of Glasgow and the people who helped shape it. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of Glasgow, and it provides a unique perspective on the city's past. Overall, ""George Square, Glasgow, And The Lives Of Those Whom Its Statues Commemorate"" is a fascinating and informative book that is sure to appeal to anyone interested in the history of Glasgow or Scottish history more broadly.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: 1436857694
• ISBN13: 9781436857697
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"