St. Andrews (1893)

By Andrew Lang

Book Overview

St. Andrews (1893) is a book written by Andrew Lang, a Scottish writer and literary critic. The book is a historical and cultural account of the town of St. Andrews, located on the east coast of Scotland. Lang explores the town's rich history, including its role as a center of religious and academic learning in medieval times, as well as its more recent history as a popular destination for golfers and tourists. The book includes detailed descriptions of the town's architecture, landmarks, and natural beauty, as well as profiles of notable figures associated with St. Andrews, such as the theologian John Knox and the golfing legend Old Tom Morris. Lang's prose is engaging and informative, and he draws on a wide range of sources to paint a vivid picture of this unique and fascinating town. Overall, St. Andrews (1893) is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, culture, and the enduring appeal of this charming coastal town.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: 1164936417
• ISBN13: 9781164936411
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"