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Memoirs of an Eighteenth Century Footman: John Macdonald's Travels (1745-1779) (Broadway Travellers)

By John Macdonald

Book information

Year
2004
ISBN
9780203328781, 9780415344678, 0415344670
Open Library ID
OL7492398M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2043362 bytes)
Edition
Reprint
Pages
304\133
Topic
History
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

First published in 1927. John Macdonald (1741-96) was born, and died, a Scottish Highlander. First published at the time of the French Revolution, these memoirs of his days in service provide a rich panorama of life in the company of blind fiddlers, maid-servants, the Scottish aristocracy, soldiers, historians, Oriental Princes, servants of the East India Company and men of great wealth, including James Coutts the banker. In 1768 - as the result of an errand - it fell to Macdonald to witness the death of Laurence Sterne. 'Simply packed with interest' Sunday Times '..a model of genuine writing' Evening Standard 'Deserves a high place among autobiographies.' Nation

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