The Last Years Of St. Andrews: September 1890-September 1895 (1896)

By Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd

Book Overview

""The Last Years of St. Andrews: September 1890-September 1895"" is a historical book written by Andrew Kennedy Hutchinson Boyd and published in 1896. The book provides a detailed account of the final years of the ancient Scottish town of St. Andrews, from September 1890 to September 1895. The author, who was a Scottish theologian and scholar, presents a comprehensive overview of the town's social, cultural, and economic life during this period.The book begins by describing the town's rich history and its significance as a center of learning and culture in Scotland. It then goes on to discuss the various changes that took place in St. Andrews during the five years covered in the book, including the growth of tourism, the development of new industries, and the impact of political and social events on the town.Boyd also provides detailed accounts of the town's prominent figures and institutions during this period, including the University of St. Andrews, the Church of Scotland, and the local government. He also describes the town's architecture and landmarks, such as the famous St. Andrews Cathedral and the Old Course golf course.Overall, ""The Last Years of St. Andrews"" is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, the town of St. Andrews, or the social and cultural changes that took place in the late 19th century.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: 1167234510
• ISBN13: 9781167234514
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"