A SOJOURN IN THE HIGHLANDS: ACHANALT. 1885. By Lancelot Speed.
(Circa 1886) 1996 new edition. Large 4to (228 x 287mm). Pp104 plus eight b/w plates, illustrations throughout. Edition limited to 400 numbered copies.
This is a journal of a sporting season in the Scottish Highlands, with the attendant social activities. The journal is illustrated throughout by the author, who was an amusing and accomplished illustrator, one of the most well-known in his day with many books to his credit. He also directed a series of early silent films which appeared in 1921. Original copies of 'A Sojourn in the Highlands' in a complete state are very rare. This reprint was reproduced from Kenneth Whitehead's copy.
This is a journal of a sporting season in the Scottish Highlands, with the attendant social activities. The journal is illustrated throughout by the author, who was an amusing and accomplished illustrator, one of the most well-known in his day with many books to his credit. He also directed a series of early silent films which appeared in 1921. Original copies of 'A Sojourn in the Highlands' in a complete state are very rare. This reprint was reproduced from Kenneth Whitehead's copy.
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Book Code
25957
| Author | Speed (Lancelot). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 25957 |
| ISBN | B0018V6V6W. |
| Book Description | Fine in plain wrapper. Out-of-series un-numbered copy. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1996 |
| Publisher | David A.H. Grayling. |
| Place | Crosby Ravensworth. |