The works of Robert Burns; with an account of his life, and a criticism on his writings. To which are prefixed, some observations on the character and condition of the Scottish peasantry. In four volumes (v.1)
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Title: The works of Robert Burns; with an account of his life, and a criticism on his writings. To which are prefixed, some observations on the character and condition of the Scottish peasantry. In four volumes (v.1)
Classmark: English K-8 BUR
Creator(s): Burns, Robert (1759-1796)
Additional creator(s): Currie, James (1756-1805) (Other); McCreery, John (1768-1832) (Other); Davies, William (1820) (Other); Creech, William (1745-1815) (Other); Cadell, Thomas (1773-1836) (Other); Thomson, Mr (1757-1851) (Other); Burns, Gilbert (1760?-1827) (Other)
Publisher: Printed for T. Cadell and W. Davies, Strand; and W. Creech, at Edinburgh; by J. M'Creery
Publication city: London
Date(s): 1809
Language: English
Size and medium: 4 volumes
Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/275519
Printed items catalogue: https://leeds.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?vid=44LEE_INST:VU1&docid=alma991000250359705181
Collection group(s): English Literature
Description
Title vignette.
The observations on the Scottish peasantry are by James Currie.
"A reprint of Dr. Currie's second edition." cf. J. Gibson. The bibliography of Robert Burns.
Contents: v. 1. Life of Robert Burns, criticism on his writings, and some observations on the Scottish peasantry.--v. 2. General correspondence, including pieces of miscellaneous poetry.--v. 3. Poems formerly published, with some additions,and a history of these poems, by Gilbert Burns.--v.4. Correspondence with Mr. George Thomson, including poetry hitherto unpublished.
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