A Century Of Scottish Life: Memorials And Recollections Of Historical And Remarkable Persons (1872)

A Century of Scottish Life: Memorials and Recollections of Historical and Remarkable Persons is a book written by Charles Rogers and published in 1872. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of notable individuals who lived in Scotland during the 18th and 19th centuries. The author has compiled information from various sources, including personal letters, diaries, and other historical documents, to provide a comprehensive overview of the lives of these individuals.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a particular person or group of people. The author covers a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, science, and religion. Some of the notable figures covered in the book include David Hume, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns, and Mary Queen of Scots.The author provides detailed accounts of the lives of these individuals, including their upbringing, education, career, and personal life. He also includes anecdotes and interesting facts that provide insight into their character and personality.Overall, A Century of Scottish Life is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of Scotland's most notable figures. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, culture, and society during the 18th and 19th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.