History Of The Scott Monument, Edinburgh: To Which Is Prefixed A Biographical Sketch Of Walter Scott (1881)

By James Colston

Book Overview

""History Of The Scott Monument, Edinburgh"" is a book written by James Colston and originally published in 1881. The book provides a comprehensive account of the creation and history of the Scott Monument, one of the most iconic landmarks in Edinburgh, Scotland. The monument was built to honor the memory of the famous Scottish author Sir Walter Scott, and the book includes a detailed biographical sketch of his life and achievements.The book begins with a brief introduction to the life of Walter Scott, including his literary career and his contributions to Scottish culture. It then goes on to describe the process of designing and building the monument, which was completed in 1846. The book includes detailed descriptions of the monument's architecture, sculpture, and decoration, as well as the various events and ceremonies that have taken place there over the years.Throughout the book, Colston provides a wealth of historical information about the people and events that shaped the monument's history. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs, which help to bring the monument and its surroundings to life. Overall, ""History Of The Scott Monument, Edinburgh"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Scottish history, literature, or architecture.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: 1104179717
• ISBN13: 9781104179717
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"