Edingburgh Picturesque Notes - Robert Louis Stevenson - Bog

""Edinburgh Picturesque Notes"" is a travelogue written by the renowned Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. Published in 1879, the book is a collection of essays that provide a vivid and detailed description of the author's hometown, Edinburgh. Stevenson's writing style is witty, insightful and poetic, capturing the essence of the city's rich history, culture and architecture.The book is divided into ten chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Edinburgh's character. Stevenson takes the reader on a journey through the city's winding streets, hidden alleyways, and grand buildings. He describes the city's famous landmarks such as the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Holyrood Palace, as well as lesser-known areas like the Grassmarket and the Canongate.Throughout the book, Stevenson shares his personal reflections on the city's past, present, and future. He discusses the impact of the Scottish Enlightenment on Edinburgh's intellectual and cultural life, and reflects on the city's role in Scottish history. He also provides commentary on the social and political issues of his time, including poverty, crime, and the struggle for Scottish independence.""Edinburgh Picturesque Notes"" is a classic work of travel literature that continues to captivate readers with its vivid descriptions and insightful commentary. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, culture, and literature, as well as those who simply appreciate beautiful writing and a good story.Greyfriars is continually overrun by cats. I have seen one afternoon, as many as thirteen of them seated on the grass beside old Milne, the Master Builder, all sleek and fat, and complacently blinking, as if they had fed upon strange meats. Old Milne was chaunting with the saints, as we may hope, and cared little for the company about his grave; but I confess the spectacle had an ugly side for me; and I was glad to step forward and raise my eyes to where the Castle and the roofs of the Old Town.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.