Modern Athens! Displayed In A Series Of Views: Or Edinburgh In The Nineteenth Century (1829)

By John Britton and Thomas Hosmer Shepherd

Book Overview

""Modern Athens Displayed In A Series Of Views: Or Edinburgh In The Nineteenth Century"" is a book written in 1829 by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd. The book is a collection of illustrations and descriptions of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland during the 19th century. The illustrations include views of the city's architecture, streets, and landmarks, as well as its natural surroundings. The book provides a glimpse into the daily life of the people of Edinburgh during this time period and offers a unique perspective on the city's history and development. The author, Thomas Hosmer Shepherd, was a well-known artist and illustrator who specialized in architectural drawings and cityscapes. His illustrations in this book are highly detailed and provide a vivid portrayal of Edinburgh during the 19th century. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Edinburgh, as well as those interested in the art of illustration and cityscape drawing.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: 1437127657
• ISBN13: 9781437127652
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.0"