The Life of Thomas Ruddiman is a biographical work written by George Chalmers in 1794. The book tells the story of Thomas Ruddiman, who served as the keeper of the library belonging to the Faculty of Advocates at Edinburgh for almost fifty years. The book details Ruddiman's life, from his birth in 1674 to his death in 1757. It covers his education, his career as a teacher and scholar, and his work as a librarian. The book also delves into Ruddiman's...