Copy, early 17th century, of ‘Historie and Chronicles of Scotland’ by Robert Lindesay of Pitscottie, written circa 1565., Circa 1565-1598.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.35.4.11
Scope and Contents
The manuscript contains the author`s preface in full but excludes the verses dedicated to the Bishop of Caithness and the introduction is slightly abbreviated.
The addition to Pitscottie`s text (folio 107) only continues to 25 February 1598.
The narrative is divided into Books, beginning with Book xviii which is sub-divided into chapters, but there are no sub-divisions in the remaining Books.
This copy also lacks marginal notes and a table of contents.
Dates
- Creation: Circa 1565-1598.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (108 folios. Folio.)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk