Letters Of John Cockburn Of Ormistoun To His Gardener, 1727-1744 (1904)

By John Cockburn and James Colville

Book Overview

The book ""Letters Of John Cockburn Of Ormistoun To His Gardener, 1727-1744"" is a collection of letters written by John Cockburn, a Scottish landowner, to his gardener during the years 1727 to 1744. The letters provide insight into the daily life and concerns of a wealthy landowner during the 18th century, as well as the relationship between a landowner and his gardener. The letters cover a range of topics, including gardening advice, domestic affairs, and social events. The book was originally published in 1904 and is a valuable historical document for those interested in Scottish history and the lives of the landed gentry in the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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: 1164868403
• ISBN13: 9781164868408
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"