Publisher's Synopsis
""A Short Account Of The Tercentenary Festival Of The University Of Edinburgh: Including The Speeches And Addresses Delivered On The Occasion (1884)"" by R. Sydney Marsden is a historical account of the 300th anniversary celebration of the University of Edinburgh. The book contains speeches and addresses delivered during the festival, providing readers with a glimpse into the academic and cultural life of the institution during the late 19th century. The author, R. Sydney Marsden, offers a detailed description of the various events and ceremonies that took place during the festival, including the installation of new professors and the conferring of honorary degrees. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the University of Edinburgh or the academic culture of the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.