Reminiscences Of Scottish Life And Character: And A Memoir Of Dean Ramsay

by Edward Bannerman Ramsay, Cosmo Innes (Contributor)

""Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character"" is a book written by Edward B. Ramsay that offers a unique insight into the customs, traditions, and social norms of Scotland during the 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of a series of anecdotes and stories about the author's experiences growing up in Scotland. These stories cover a wide range of topics, including Scottish folklore, superstitions, and the daily lives of ordinary people.The second part of the book is a memoir of Dean Ramsay, a prominent figure in the Scottish church during the 19th century. The memoir provides readers with a detailed account of Ramsay's life and career, including his work as a minister and his involvement in various social and political movements.Throughout the book, Ramsay's writing is marked by his deep love and appreciation for Scotland and its people. He offers readers a vivid and engaging portrait of a bygone era, capturing the essence of Scottish life and character in a way that is both informative and entertaining.Overall, ""Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character"" is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, culture, and society. Ramsay's engaging writing style, combined with his extensive knowledge of Scottish life, make this book a true treasure for anyone looking to explore the rich and fascinating history of this unique country.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.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

496 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1857

About the author

Rev Dr. Edward Bannerman Ramsay FRSE LLD, usually referred to as Dean Ramsay, was a clergyman of the Scottish Episcopal Church, and Dean of Edinburgh in that communion from 1841, has a place in literature through his Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character, which had gone through 22 editions at his death. It is a book full of the personality of the author, and preserves many traits and anecdotes.

Ramsay was educated at Durham and at Cambridge and became a curate of St. George's, Edinburgh. In 1841 he was appointed Dean of Edinburgh, which office he held until his death in 1872.