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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)

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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

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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 George Thomson, including poetry hitherto unpublished.

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