Blair-Adam, from MDCCXXXIII [1733] to MDCCCXXXIV [1834]
Adam, William, 1751-18391834
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This book, by the Rt Hon William Adam of Blair Adam (various appointments including Lord Chief Commissioner of the Jury Court, introduced trial by jury in civil cases), contains drawings of the Blairadam [Blair-Adam/Blair Adam] estate and explains the improvements carried out there. Also detailed is his friendship with Sir Walter Scott and others. Illustrations: inscription on gravestone of William and John Adam; the gravestone and surroundings; Dowhill Castle; two drawings of the Loch Leven key used to imprisonMary Queen of Scots; Loch Leven view from Blairadam; Loch Leven Castle from Blair Adam; Blair Adam House from the Berry Knowes; North front of House; South side of House; The Hill diagram; Loch Leven from The Hill; View of the Kiery Craigs; and The Glen diagram. Artist name, eg. J B Kidd, rarely given.
Imprint:
[Blair-Adam], 1834.
Collation:
14 drawings (page-sized or larger, largest folds out to 21 cm x 38cm. ; 21 cm.
Contents:
Remarks on the Blair-Adam Estate. With an introduction and appendix. 1834Observations on the woods and plantations of Blair-Adam etc. 1834Appendix
Local class:
BLA/A
Language:
English
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BRN:
3419596