Professor Blackie, His Sayings And Doings A Biographical Sketch (1893)

""Professor Blackie, His Sayings And Doings: A Biographical Sketch"" is a book written by Howard Angus Kennedy in 1893. The book is a biography of John Stuart Blackie, a Scottish scholar, writer, and professor of Greek language and literature at the University of Edinburgh. The book provides a detailed account of Blackie's life, from his childhood and education to his career as a professor and his involvement in various social and political causes. The book also includes many of Blackie's memorable sayings and anecdotes, revealing his wit, humor, and eccentricity. The author, Howard Angus Kennedy, was a friend and colleague of Blackie, and his biography provides a unique insight into the life and character of this prominent figure in Scottish intellectual history. Overall, ""Professor Blackie, His Sayings And Doings: A Biographical Sketch"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and work of John Stuart Blackie and the intellectual and cultural landscape of 19th-century Scotland.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.