POPULAR TRADITIONS OF GLASGOW: HISTORICAL, LEGENDARY AND BIOGRAPHICAL
Book Details + Condition: Thomas D. Morison (Glasgow) and Hamilton, Adams & Co. (London). First Edition, 1889. 272 pages, illustrated with frontispiece. Measures 7.5" x 5.5". Original royal blue boards with gilt title (etc) on spine. Chapters include: The Story of Saint Mungow; The Cathedral and Its Bishops; The Bishop's Castle and Manor Houses; The University and Some Notable Professors; Sketches of Notable Poets and Literary Men; Coaching and the Post Office in Olden Times; Dinner Parties in Olden Times; Tobacco Lords and Early Merchants; Modern Religious Life; and much more. In very good condition: light areas of discoloration to boards; bumped and rubbed corners; bookplate on front inside board; last page discolored due to newspaper clipping; interior is clean and free of markings.
