Bøger af James Gowans

""Edinburgh And Its Neighborhood In The Days Of Our Grandfathers"" is a historical book written by James Gowans in 1886. The book is a detailed account of the city of Edinburgh and its surrounding areas during the time of our grandfathers, which refers to the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The author provides a comprehensive description of the city's architecture, landmarks, culture, and society during this period. The book also contains information on the notable figures who lived in Edinburgh during this time, including writers, artists, and politicians. The author's aim is to provide readers with a glimpse into the past and to give them an understanding of what life was like in Edinburgh during this time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history or the history of Edinburgh.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.

This detailed guide to the model tenement building displayed at Edinburgh's International Exhibition of Industry Science and Art in 1886 was first published in that year. A prominent figure in Scottish architecture and engineering, Sir James Gowans (1821-90) designed and built railways, roads, and stone houses during his long career, including a model village in West Lothian named Gowanbank. His intention in designing tenement buildings was to produce a standardised model that would make homes more affordable. This short book considers the tenement designs, including the situation of staircases, drainage, materials, and the mode of construction. Gowans' book also features chapters on the Prince Albert Victor Sundial, built to commemorate the opening of the exhibition by the prince, the Memorial Mason's pillars erected in Edinburgh, and the Electric Tramway. Gowans was made Lord Dean of Guild of the city of Edinburgh in 1885.