Final complete manuscript of 'Torthorwald' or 'A tale of our own time' by James Grant., [1881, or before.]
Scope and Contents
Besides being a most prolific writer of fiction (he produced some fifty-six novels), James Grant wrote on the history, particularly military history, of Scotland. He was a keen supporter of the Volunteer Movement in Edinburgh, and founded, in 1852, the National Association for the Vindication of Scottish Rights.
Dates
- Creation: [1881, or before.]
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Extent
2 Volumes ; Quarto.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
380 folios.
The foliation is divided between two volumes:
(1) folios 1-199;
(2) folios 200-380.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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