Miscellaneous essays and addresses / by Sir William Stirling- Maxwell, Baronet ; also biographical note and bibliography ; illustrated with six engravings.
| Author/creator | Stirling Maxwell, William |
| Other author | Guy, Robert. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : J. C. Nimmo, 1891. |
| Description | xxxii, 488 pages, 6 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Works of Sir Wm. Stirling-Maxwell Baronet ; v. 6 |
| Contents | The proverbial philosophy of Scotland -- A few Spanish proverbs about friars -- Wit and wisdom from West Africa -- Adagia of Erasmus -- William Hickling Prescott -- Ticknor's Life of Prescott -- Richard Ford (1) -- Richard Ford (2) -- Sir Robert Strange -- The Dukes of Urbino -- Devises and mottoes -- Ancient Scottish seals -- Spanish bull-fights -- Rectorial address: St. Andrew -- On some varieties of historical style -- The fall of two empires, 1814 and 1870 -- Sir Walter Scott -- Rectorial address: Edinburgh -- Chancellor's address: Glasgow. |
| General note | Added t.p., engraved, with colored ornamental border. |
| General note | Editor's preface (p. [xxxvii]) signed: Robert Guy. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | D7.S847X 1891 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |