Ancient Scotish poems, never before in print. But now published from the MS. collections of Sir Richard Maitland, Of Lethington, Knight, Lord Privy Seal Of Scotland, And A Senator Of The College Of Justice. Comprising pieces written from about 1420 till 1586. With large notes, and a glossary. Prefixed are An essay on the origin of Scotish poetry. A list of all the Scotish poets, With Brief Remarks. And an appendix is added, containing, Among Other Articles, an account of the contents of the Maitland and Bannatyne Mss.

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Scottish poetry--To 1700.

Scottish poetry.

Scottish poetry--History and criticism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (2v.(cxlviii,558[i.e.548]p.),plate )

Other Title:

Ancient Scotish poems,

Place of Publication:

London : printed for Charles Dilly; and for William Creech at Edinburgh, M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]

Notes:

Editor's preface signed: John Pinkerton.

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Pp.546-548 misnumbered 556-558.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T133819.

OCLC:

642383065