Commonplace book, undated, in Henry Robert Oswald's hand, containing various short moral precepts labelled 'Sentimental Sentences and Truths collected from Various Sources', and a precis of the main points of the lectures of Hugh Blair, delivered in his capacity of Professor of Rhetoric and Belles Lettres in the University of Edinburgh, 1762-1783., Early 19th century.
Item
Identifier: MS.9002
Scope and Contents
It is likely that the notes on the lectures of Hugh Blair were taken not from the actual lectures, but from the published version which first appeared on Blair's retirement in 1783, and which went through several later editions.
Dates
- Creation: Early 19th century.
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Extent
46 Leaves ; Octavo.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
46 folios.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk