02271cam a22003853u 4500 34876 UtSlPG 20260610133809.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Douglas, George, 1856-1935 The 'Blackwood' Group Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Famous Scots Series, 13 Release date is 2011-01-07 E-text prepared by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The 'Blackwood' Group" by Sir George Douglas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the lives and contributions of notable Scottish authors connected to the Blackwood publishing house, particularly focusing on John Wilson, known as "Christopher North." The book delves into the dynamic literary scene of the era, celebrating the influence and legacy of these figures in Scottish literature. The opening of the narrative introduces John Wilson, detailing his early life, education, and the formative experiences that shaped his personality and aspirations as a writer. It highlights his robust childhood, keen intellect, and love for nature and sports, alongside his struggles with unrequited love and his eventual rise to prominence in Edinburgh's literary circles. Douglas sets a foundation by outlining Wilson's pivotal connection to Blackwood's Magazine and hints at the vibrant interplay of literary personalities during a time of great cultural significance in Scotland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Wilson, John, 1785-1854 Galt, John, 1779-1839 Moir, D. M. (David Macbeth), 1798-1851 Ferrier, Susan, 1782-1854 Scott, Michael, 1789-1835 Hamilton, Thomas, 1789-1842 Famous Scots Series, 13 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34876 75722 75722