Publisher's Synopsis
Literary Landmarks of Edinburgh is a book written by Laurence Hutton and published in 1891. It is a comprehensive guide to the literary history of Edinburgh, Scotland, which is known as the ""Athens of the North"" due to its rich literary heritage. The book explores the lives and works of famous authors who lived in Edinburgh, including Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, and others. Hutton takes readers on a journey through the city's streets, pointing out important landmarks and buildings associated with these writers. The book also includes biographical sketches of the authors, as well as excerpts from their works. Literary Landmarks of Edinburgh is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature and the history of Edinburgh.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.