The Court Of Session Garland

By James Maidment

Book Overview

The Court of Session Garland is a book written by James Maidment. It is a collection of songs and poems that were sung and recited by the members of the Court of Session in Edinburgh, Scotland during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Court of Session was the highest civil court in Scotland and the Garland was a tradition that celebrated the judges, lawyers, and other members of the court. Maidment collected and edited these pieces to preserve the tradition and provide a glimpse into the culture and history of the Court of Session. The book includes a preface by Maidment and an introduction by the Scottish writer and historian, Sir Walter Scott. The Court of Session Garland is a valuable resource for those interested in Scottish history, law, and culture.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: 1432673696
• ISBN13: 9781432673697
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"