Author: John Carr
Title: Caledonian Sketches; or, a Tour Through Scotland
Description: New York, Inskeep & Bradford, 1809. Leather. An uncommon work detailing the author's travels through Scotland in 1807. Sir John Carr (1772-1832) was a British travel writer and barrister. He also published works on his travels in France, the Baltic, Holland and Ireland.This work was reviewed by Sir Walter Scott in the Quarterly Review.In a leather binding.Lacking pages 37 and 38, with damage to pages 35 and 36, which are loose and torn but enclosed. In a full calf binding. Externally sound, with heavier rubbing to the extremities and spine; the front board is near loose but remains attached. Contemporary ownership inscription to the title page. Internally, front board remains attached but is loose, rear board is strained but firm. Pages are age-toned and foxed in places. Lacking pages 37 and 38, with damage to pages 35 and 36, which are loose and torn but enclosed. Fair . Ill.: None. Fair .

Keywords: John Carr Scotland History of Scotland Topography of Scotland Scotland None


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