Folk in Print: Scotland's Chapbook Heritage, 1750-1850John Donald, 2007 - 438 pages Though they represent a great unmined treasure-trove of history, literature and popular culture, chapbooks have been incomprehensibly and disgracefully ignored. This title presents a study of this form of publication. |
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Page 397
... reached Edinburgh , and , being in possession of a considerable sum of money , commenced gentleman , frequented gaming - tables , & c . and at the end of six weeks possessed 160 pounds . He frequently played with an Irish nobleman , who ...
... reached Edinburgh , and , being in possession of a considerable sum of money , commenced gentleman , frequented gaming - tables , & c . and at the end of six weeks possessed 160 pounds . He frequently played with an Irish nobleman , who ...
Page 401
... reached his native place he could not forbear visiting his favourite haunts . Chap . IV The news of his arrival spread like wild - fire through the little town of Rothbury ; and , surrounded by his old friends , he had the satisfaction ...
... reached his native place he could not forbear visiting his favourite haunts . Chap . IV The news of his arrival spread like wild - fire through the little town of Rothbury ; and , surrounded by his old friends , he had the satisfaction ...
Page 403
... reached head quarters . He tried the effects of whisky upon his guards without avail ; at night they agreed that he should sleep between them . To this Allan made no objection , but that he would sleep with his clothes on , and they ...
... reached head quarters . He tried the effects of whisky upon his guards without avail ; at night they agreed that he should sleep between them . To this Allan made no objection , but that he would sleep with his clothes on , and they ...
Contents
Acknowledgements ΙΟ | 9 |
The Chapmen | 41 |
The Folk in their Condition | 65 |
Copyright | |
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