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_aSmeaton, William Henry Oliphant, _d1856-1914 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aAllan Ramsay |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aFamous Scots Series, 2 | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-06-01 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Susan Skinner and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"Allan Ramsay" by William Henry Oliphant Smeaton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and contributions of Allan Ramsay, a notable Scottish poet and wigmaker, who was influential in the Scottish literary scene of the 18th century. It offers insight into both his personal life and the socio-political context of Scotland during his time, effectively painting a portrait of a man shaped by his environment and his craft. The opening of the book introduces readers to the early life of Allan Ramsay, detailing his background and family connections. We see glimpses of his youth in the lead-mining town of Leadhills as well as his apprenticeship as a wigmaker in Edinburgh. The narrative vividly describes his budding romance with Christian Ross, the daughter of a lawyer, highlighting the complexities of social class and aspirations of the time. The dynamics between Ramsay and his potential father-in-law, as well as the young poet’s growing literary ambitions, set the stage for Ramsay's eventual rise in both business and poetry. This initial segment establishes a strong foundation for understanding the conflicts and achievements that would define Ramsay's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aPoets, Scottish -- 18th century -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aRamsay, Allan, 1686-1758 | ||
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