 | Dawson, William, & Sons, of London - 1809 - 344 sider
...of Sir 'William Klrkaldy, of Grange, post 8vo. cloth, 4s. 1849 " It is seldom, indeed, that we find history so •written, in a style at once vigorous, perspicuous, and picturesque. The author's heartis thoroughly witn his subject."— Blackwooffi Magazine. 3908 MEMORIALS of Charles John, King... | |
 | 1849 - 792 sider
...convinced, will prove of deep and thrilling interest to every Scotsman. It is seldom indeed that we find history so written — in a style at once vigorous,...The author's heart is thoroughly with his subject ; and ho exhibits, ever and anon, flashes of the old Scottish spirit, which we arc glad to believe... | |
 | George Finlay - 1844 - 592 sider
...FOR MABV Q.UKEN OF BCOT8. In One Vol. Post Octavo, price KM. 6d. " It is seldom indeed that we find history so written,— in a style at once vigorous,...The author's heart is thoroughly with his subject; and he exhibits, ever and anon, flashes of the old Scottish spirit, which we are glad to believe has... | |
 | 1849 - 496 sider
...Castle of Edinburgh for Mary Uneeu of Scots. Post Svo. 10s. Gd. *' It is seldom, indeed, that we find history so written — in a style at once vigorous, perspicuous, and picturesque." BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE. The Diary of a late Physician. By Samuel Warren, Ksq. FRS New" Edition, complete... | |
 | 1849 - 822 sider
...convinced, will prove of deep and thrilling interest to ever}' Scotsman. It is seldom indeed that we find history so written — in a style at once vigorous,...The author's heart is thoroughly with his subject; and he exhibits, ever and anon, flashes of the old Scottish spirit, which we arc glad to believe has... | |
 | 1849 - 864 sider
...convinced, will prove of deep and thrilling interest to every Scotsman. It is seldom indeed that we find history so written — in a style at once vigorous, perspicuous, and picturesque. The anthpr's heart is thoroughly with his subject ; and he exhibits, ever and anon, flashes of the old... | |
 | Archibald Alison - 1850 - 696 sider
...FOR MARV QUEEN OF SCOrS. In One Vol. Post Octavo, price 10s. 6d. " It is seldom indeed that we find history so written, — in a style at once vigorous,...The author's heart is thoroughly with his subject; and he exhibits, ever and anon, fiashes of the old Scottish spirit, which we ore glad to believe has... | |
 | John Galt - 1850 - 442 sider
...Foolscap Svo, with Illustrations, price 3s. 6d. s GRANT.— MEMOIRS AND ADVENTURES OF SIR WILLIAM KTRKALDY OF GRANGE, Governor of the Castle of Edinburgh for Mary Queen of Scots. By JAMES GRANT. Post Svo, 10s. 6d. ss It is seldom ludeed that we find history so written, in a style at once vigorous,... | |
 | James Grant - 1850 - 372 sider
...In One Volume, post 8vo, price 10s. fid. " It is seldom indeed that we find history so written,—in a style at once vigorous, perspicuous, and picturesque....The author's heart is thoroughly with his subject; and he exhibits, ever and anon, flashes of the old Scottish spirit, which we are glad to believe has... | |
 | Agnes Strickland - 1851 - 480 sider
...of Edinburgh for Mary Queen of Scots. Post 8vo. price 10s. (Id. " It is seldom indeed that we find history so written,— in a style at once vigorous,...The author's heart is thoroughly with his subject, and he exhibits, ever and anon, flashes of the old Scottish spirit, which we are glad to believe has... | |
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It is seldom, indeed, that we find history so written, in a style at once vigorous, perspicuous, and picturesque. The author's heart is thoroughly with his subject. 
