Portraits from the past / Parts I-VI
Dymock, Colin1960
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Collection of press cuttings of a series of 6 articles on some of Dunfermline's most interesting characters from the past. They include short pieces on people such as Sergeant Cockburn who whilst stationed in Dunfermline in the 19th century was inspired by the area to compose a lengthy poem, Robert Gilfillan who showed potential poetic talent, the charismatic religious orator Ralph Erskine, the philanthropic pursuits of Admiral Sir Andrew Mitchell, , former provost of Dunfermline's Adam Lows remarkable affinity for Bone setting and the eccentric scholar Andrew Donaldson. All of the articles are accompanied by sketches by the writer Colin Dymock.
Main title:
Portraits from the past / Parts I-VI / Colin Dymock
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Imprint:
Dunfermline : The Dunfermline Press, 1960
Collation:
illus., ; 25 cm
Contents:
I- Dunfermline Inspired a Soldier PoetII - Dunfermline Poet who shared Burns VisionIII - Ralph Erskine Was a "Mighty Foe to Satan"IV - Admiral Mitchell of The Hill HouseV- The Provost who was a Bone-SetterVI - An Eccentric Of The Old Grammar School.
Local class:
CB
Language:
English
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BRN:
3821631