Letters To Walter Scott, On The Moral And Political Character: And Effects Of The Visit To Scotland (1822)

By James Simpson

Book Overview

""Letters to Walter Scott, on the Moral and Political Character: and Effects of the Visit to Scotland"" is a book written by James Simpson in 1822. The book is a collection of letters addressed to Sir Walter Scott, a famous Scottish novelist, poet, and historian. Simpson, a Scottish-born journalist and writer, wrote these letters to express his views on the social, political, and cultural changes that were taking place in Scotland during the early 19th century.The book is divided into several letters, each of which covers a specific topic related to the moral and political character of Scotland. Simpson discusses the impact of the visit of King George IV to Scotland in 1822, which was seen as a significant event in Scottish history. He also talks about the state of education, religion, and the legal system in Scotland, as well as the role of the Scottish people in the political affairs of the United Kingdom.Simpson's letters provide a unique perspective on the Scottish society of his time, and his observations are often critical of the prevailing attitudes and practices. He argues for the need for social and political reform in Scotland, and his views are often influenced by the ideas of the Scottish Enlightenment.Overall, ""Letters to Walter Scott"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the social and political conditions of Scotland during the early 19th century. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in Scottish history, literature, and culture.In August 1822, Of His Majesty King George IV.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: 1166028992
• ISBN13: 9781166028992
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"