Author: Ben P Robertson
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040233546
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
John Moore was a Scottish physician who travelled extensively and wrote immensely popular accounts of these, which brought him international fame. Despite this, his travel writings have not been available since 1820. This collection will be the first in almost two centuries to present his Travel Writings to historians and literary scholars.
The Travel Writings of John Moore Vol 1
Author: Ben P Robertson
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040233546
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
John Moore was a Scottish physician who travelled extensively and wrote immensely popular accounts of these, which brought him international fame. Despite this, his travel writings have not been available since 1820. This collection will be the first in almost two centuries to present his Travel Writings to historians and literary scholars.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040233546
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
John Moore was a Scottish physician who travelled extensively and wrote immensely popular accounts of these, which brought him international fame. Despite this, his travel writings have not been available since 1820. This collection will be the first in almost two centuries to present his Travel Writings to historians and literary scholars.
Dr. John Moore, 1729–1802
Author: Henry L. Fulton
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 161149494X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 811
Book Description
This book is the first biography of Scottish-born physician John Moore. Here, Henry L. Fulton recounts Moore’s childhood, education, and medical training in Glasgow and abroad; discusses his marriage, family, and friendships (particularly with Tobias Smollett); and depicts his professional practice in the north. The narrative uncovers Moore’s transformative experience accompanying a young nobleman on the Grand Tour through Europe and provides a detailed account of the journey's highlights and difficulties. When Moore returns, he moves his family to London to begin a second career in literature and to acquire patronage for his sons’ professions. In this biography Fulton covers not only Moore’s publications but also discusses his circle of friends among nobility, politicians, artists, and others. Also discussed is Moore’s involvement in the French Revolution, his correspondence with Robert Burns, and his strained family relationships. Additionally presented here is new information regarding Moore’s finances drawn from archival records in Glasgow and Edinburgh and his bank ledgers in London.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 161149494X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 811
Book Description
This book is the first biography of Scottish-born physician John Moore. Here, Henry L. Fulton recounts Moore’s childhood, education, and medical training in Glasgow and abroad; discusses his marriage, family, and friendships (particularly with Tobias Smollett); and depicts his professional practice in the north. The narrative uncovers Moore’s transformative experience accompanying a young nobleman on the Grand Tour through Europe and provides a detailed account of the journey's highlights and difficulties. When Moore returns, he moves his family to London to begin a second career in literature and to acquire patronage for his sons’ professions. In this biography Fulton covers not only Moore’s publications but also discusses his circle of friends among nobility, politicians, artists, and others. Also discussed is Moore’s involvement in the French Revolution, his correspondence with Robert Burns, and his strained family relationships. Additionally presented here is new information regarding Moore’s finances drawn from archival records in Glasgow and Edinburgh and his bank ledgers in London.
Catalogue of the Printed Books in the Library of the University of Edinburgh
Author: Edinburgh University Library
Publisher:
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Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1424
Book Description
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Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1424
Book Description
The Life and Times of Wm
Author: Charles Lindsey
Publisher:
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 840
Book Description
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 840
Book Description
A Catalogue of the Books in the Mercantile Library of the City of Brooklyn, N.Y.
The Spectator
Author:
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1268
Book Description
A weekly review of politics, literature, theology, and art.
Publisher:
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1268
Book Description
A weekly review of politics, literature, theology, and art.
Catalogue of the New York State Library
Author: New York State Library
Publisher:
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1078
Book Description
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1078
Book Description
A Critical Dictionary of English Literature and British and American Authors
Author: Samuel Austin Allibone
Publisher:
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1408
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1408
Book Description
Bibliotheca Lindesiana ...
Author: James Ludovic Lindsay Earl of Crawford
Publisher:
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 1302
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 1302
Book Description
Catalogue of Books in the Library of Sir William Heathcote, Bart., M.P., at Hursley Park, in the County of Southampton. Second Edition. Arranged 1834, and Revised and Enlarged 1862, by the Late James Darling ... Completed by His Son [James Darling] ... 1865
Author: Sir William HEATHCOTE
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 482
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