Publisher's Synopsis
""Christopher North: A Memoir of John Wilson"" is a biographical work written by Mrs. Catherine Gordon about the life of John Wilson, a Scottish writer and professor who wrote under the pseudonym Christopher North. The book covers Wilson's early life, education, literary career, and personal relationships, including his friendships with notable figures such as William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Gordon's memoir also delves into Wilson's political beliefs and his involvement in the Scottish Enlightenment movement. Through personal anecdotes and extensive research, this book offers readers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of Scotland's most celebrated literary figures.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.