Final draft of the ‘Topographical Dictionary’ by George Chalmers: A-B., 1st quarter of 19th century.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.3.1.1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The `Topographical Dictionary` was to have formed a supplement to George Chalmers` ‘Caledonia’, but was never published. In contrast with the earlier draft of the dictionary in Adv.MSS.8.1.4-8.1.6 the arrangement here is completely alphabetical. A proof of the first 4 pages only of the introduction is included in Adv.MS.3.1.1, folios iii-iv. The notes, Adv.MSS.3.1.7-3.1.9, only occur here.
Dates
- Creation: 1st quarter of 19th century.
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Extent
0.00 Linear metres (iv + 438 folios. Folio and under.)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm available: Mf.Sec.MSS.94.
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk