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100 1 _aWatt, Francis,
_d1849-1927
245 1 4 _aThe book of Edinburgh anecdote
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-10-06
505 0 _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.
508 _aMardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: T. N. Foulis, 1912
653 _aEdinburgh (Scotland) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69099
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