The Blackfriars Of Perth: The Chartulary And Papers Of Their House (1893)

By Robert Milne

Book Overview

The Blackfriars of Perth: The Chartulary and Papers of Their House is a historical book written by Robert Milne and published in 1893. The book focuses on the history of the Blackfriars, a religious community of Dominican friars in Perth, Scotland. The author has compiled a collection of documents and papers from the Blackfriars' archives, including their chartulary, which is a record of their possessions and privileges. The book provides a detailed account of the Blackfriars' establishment in Perth in the 13th century, their role in the religious and political affairs of the town, and their decline and dissolution during the Scottish Reformation. The author also discusses the architecture and layout of the Blackfriars' house and provides insights into the daily life of the friars. The Blackfriars of Perth is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of Scotland and its religious institutions.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: 1104480654
• ISBN13: 9781104480653
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"