John Stuart Blackie Part One

By Anna M. Stoddart

John Stuart Blackie V1 is a biography of the Scottish scholar, writer, and professor John Stuart Blackie, written by Anna M. Stoddart. The book is the first volume of a two-part series and covers Blackie's life from his birth in 1805 to the year 1857. Blackie was a prominent figure in the Victorian era and was known for his contributions to literature, philosophy, and education. Stoddart's biography delves into Blackie's personal and professional life, including his childhood, education, travels, and relationships. The book also explores Blackie's views on various topics such as religion, politics, and culture. Through extensive research, Stoddart provides a detailed account of Blackie's life, highlighting his achievements and impact on society. Overall, John Stuart Blackie V1 is a comprehensive biography of a notable figure in Scottish history.1895. Part One of Two. The biography of Blackie who was one of one of the best-known Scotsmen of his time. Blackie was a Radical and Scottish nationalist in politics, but of a fearlessly independent type; he was one of the characters of the Edinburgh of the day, and was a well-known figure as he went about in his plaid, worn shepherd-wise, wearing a broad brimmed hat, and carrying a big stick. Contents of Volume One: Parentage and Childhood; At School and College; Student Life in Gottingen; Student Life in Berlin; Rome; End of Wanderjahre; Years of Struggle; The Test Acts; Installation and Marriage; Aberdeen and University Reform; Aeschylus and the Greek Chair; Edinburgh; and Lays, Lectures, and Lyrics. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1417929316
• ISBN13: 9781417929313
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"