Memoirs of an Eighteenth-Century Footman, 1745-79 (Century Lives and Letters)

By John MacDonald

Book Overview

First published in 1927. John Macdonald (1741-96) was born, and died, a Scottish Highlander. First published at the time of the French Revolution, these memoirs of his days in service provide a rich panorama of life in the company of blind fiddlers, maid-servants, the Scottish aristocracy, soldiers, historians, Oriental Princes, servants of the East India Company and men of great wealth, including James Coutts the banker. In 1768 - as the result of an errand - it fell to Macdonald to witness the death of Laurence Sterne. 'Simply packed with interest' Sunday Times '..a model of genuine writing' Evening Standard 'Deserves a high place among autobiographies.' Nation

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 071260992X
• ISBN13: 9780712609920
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 12.0" x 5.5" x 8.7"