The Book Of Old Edinburgh: And Handbook To The Old Edinburgh Street (1886)

By Alison Hay Dunlop and John Charles Dunlop

Book Overview

The Book Of Old Edinburgh: And Handbook To The Old Edinburgh Street (1886) is a historical guidebook written by John Charles Dunlop. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, focusing on its rich history and architecture. It is divided into two parts: the first part provides a detailed account of the city's history, including its early development, the growth of its economy, and its role in Scottish politics. The second part of the book is a handbook that provides a detailed guide to the streets and buildings of Old Edinburgh. The guidebook includes detailed descriptions of the city's many landmarks, including the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and St Giles' Cathedral. It also includes information on the city's famous residents, such as Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns. The Book Of Old Edinburgh is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of this beautiful city.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: 1437065767
• ISBN13: 9781437065763
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"