02305cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500350014326400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450502320039550801000062752011350072753400620186265300360192485600430196069099UtSlPG20260610134610.0mcr n260607r20221912utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aWatt, Francis,d1849-192714aThe book of Edinburgh anecdote 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-10-060 aParliament House and lawyers -- The church in Edinburgh -- Town's college and schools -- Surgeons and doctors -- Royalty -- Men of letters -- The artists -- The women of Edinburgh -- The supernatural -- The streets -- The city.  aMardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net  a"The Book of Edinburgh Anecdote" by Francis Watt is a collection of humorous and historical anecdotes related to Edinburgh, written in the early 20th century. The text explores a variety of subjects, from notable figures in law and the church to the whimsical tales that permeate the city's social history, highlighting the wit and eccentricities of its characters.  The opening of the book introduces readers to the Parliament House, which serves as a rich source of anecdotes related to Scottish law and its practitioners. It depicts the atmosphere within the hall, where judges and lawyers, characterized by their cleverness and education, exchange tales that reflect both their lives and the larger social context of Edinburgh. The chapter details stories about prominent legal figures like Sir George Mackenzie and Henry Erskine, touching on their relationships, courtroom antics, and the quirks of Scottish legal customs. Overall, this section sets the tone for a lively exploration of Edinburgh through its stories, featuring a blend of humor, history, and cultural commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: T. N. Foulis, 1912  aEdinburgh (Scotland) -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69099