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Robert Chambers (1) (1802–1871)

Autor de The Book of Days

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78+ Obras 469 Miembros 5 Reseñas 2 Preferidas

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Series

Obras de Robert Chambers

The Book of Days (1864) 102 copias
Traditions of Edinburgh (1868) 53 copias
Chambers's Encyclopaedia (1889) — Editor — 37 copias
Popular Rhymes of Scotland (1870) 11 copias
The Scottish ballads (1829) 4 copias
The Scottish songs (1829) 3 copias
Golfing 1897 (2001) 1 copia

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Etiquetado

Conocimiento común

Fecha de nacimiento
1802-07-10
Fecha de fallecimiento
1871-03-17
Género
male
Nacionalidad
UK
Lugar de nacimiento
Peeblesshire, Tweeddale, UK
Lugar de fallecimiento
St Andrews, UK
Lugares de residencia
Edinburgh, UK
St Andrews, UK
Educación
The High School, Edinburgh, UK
Ocupaciones
publisher
author
editor
Relaciones
Chambers, William (brother)
Lehmann, Rudolf (son-in-law)
Edwards, Bob (grandchild)

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This two-volume set was advertised as "A Miscellany of popular antiquities in connection with the calendar". The days of the year are each presented with their relevant observance--church festivals, saint's days, holidays, etc., but the seasons are also noted with appropriate festivities such as the maypole dancing or midsummer celebrations. There are many humorous and interesting stories, biographies, historical footnotes, sketches and odd bits of human life and character.
 
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TrysB | otra reseña | Jun 14, 2012 |
Without doubt the most literate, comprehensive and enjoyable reference work we own. No, it doesn't have anything about nanotechnology; on the other hand, should one desire insight into the strained relationship between Wm Penn (founder of PA) and his long suffering father, one need go no further! The is the British edition, NOT the shamefully revised "American" version which was expressly repudiated by the publishers. (see JRR Tolkien and the ACE ed. of LoTR).
 
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bobmcconnaughey | Jul 4, 2009 |
A classic, first published in 1824 and revised by the author in 1868, with original drawings by James Riddell. In the 1820's Chambers collected reminiscences and memoirs of the old and vanishing Edinburgh to compile this classic historical source, a labour of love. The history of major buildings and streets and other landmarks is given, with quotations from other publications and from the gentry of Edinburgh, including Sir Walter Scott, who recalled the history of the previous hundred years. Some ghost stories and other legends are included. A fascinating read for those who know Edinburgh and enjoy Scottish history.… (más)
 
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tripleblessings | Nov 25, 2005 |
$45 for complete 4 volume set. Good condition.
 
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susangeib | Nov 2, 2023 |

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78
También por
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Miembros
469
Popularidad
#52,471
Valoración
4.0
Reseñas
5
ISBNs
148
Idiomas
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