An Account Of The Life And Works Of Robert Watt (1897) - James Finlayson - Bog

An Account of the Life and Works of Robert Watt is a biographical book written by James Finlayson in 1897. The book provides a detailed account of the life, achievements, and works of Robert Watt, a Scottish physician and bibliographer who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The author explores Watt's early life and education, his medical career, and his contribution to the field of bibliographical research. The book also includes a comprehensive list of Watt's works, including his most famous publication, the Bibliotheca Britannica, which is considered a landmark in the history of British bibliography. Finlayson's account of Watt's life and works provides a valuable insight into the intellectual and cultural milieu of Scotland during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, as well as the development of bibliographical research in Britain. Overall, An Account of the Life and Works of Robert Watt is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of medicine, bibliography, and Scottish intellectual history.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.