An introduction to the history of poetry in Scotland, from the beginning of the thirteenth century down to the present time; together with a conversation on Scotish song, by Alexander Campbell, author of odes and miscellaneous poems, &c. To which are subjoined, Sangs [sic] of the lowlands of Scotland, carefully compared with the original editions, and embellished with characteristic designs, composed and engraved by the late David Allan, historical painter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Campbell, Alexander, 1764-1824.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Scottish poetry--History and criticism.

Scottish poetry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vii,[1],374,[8][4],222p.,plates ) ill.,music ;

Other Title:

Introduction to the history of poetry in Scotland,

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : sold by Andrew Foulis, at his shop, opposite the Turf coffee-house St. Andrew's Street, M,DCC,XCVIII. [1798][1799]

Notes:

In two parts, the 'Sangs of the lowlands of Scotland' with separate titlepage, dated 1799, with imprint: "printed and sold by Andrew Foulis" and half-title.

The four unnumbered music leaves at end of the first part have separate register.

The first sig. A1 above the Greek word "rhythmos".

An edition of ninety copies.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

Gaskell, 704A

English Short Title Catalog, T145544.

OCLC:

642441197