The Old Tolbuith, The Heart Of Midlothian With The Luckenbooths And The Mercat Cross Of Edinburgh, From 1365 To 1617 (1887)

""The Old Tolbuith, The Heart of Midlothian: With The Luckenbooths and The Mercat Cross of Edinburgh, From 1365 to 1617"" is a historical book written by Peter Miller in 1887. The book explores the history of Edinburgh's Old Tolbooth, which served as a prison and courthouse for centuries. The author delves into the building's architecture, its role in Scottish history, and the various events and people associated with it. The book also covers the history of the Luckenbooths, a series of buildings that once stood near the Tolbooth, and the Mercat Cross, a market area in Edinburgh. Through vivid descriptions and historical accounts, Miller provides readers with a fascinating look into the heart of Edinburgh's past. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, architecture, or the city of Edinburgh itself.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.