New York State Library EDWIN H. ANDERSON, Director Bulletin 112 BIBLIOGRAPHY 42 READING LIST ON SCOTLAND PREFACE This list is intended for the reader who desires general information on Scotland. It aims to include popular modern works in English on history, description, religion, literature and art. The student will find material of great value in the publications of such learned societies as the Spalding Club, in Chalmers's Caledonia and in histories such as Tytler, written in the early part of the 19th century. After the union, the record of Scottish history must be looked for almost entirely with that of England. In the field of religion there is much material written in stilted, old-fashioned style, while popular modern works are not numerous. In literature, only the works of the four best known authors have been included. A list of historical fiction on Scotland may be found in E. A. Baker's Descriptive guide to the best fiction, 1903. No special division has been made for biography, the lives of Scotsmen eminent in various fields being given in their respective places under each subject. Attention is directed to a series of brief, popular biographies published by Scribner at 75c a volume, called the Famous Scots series, including authors, statesmen, churchmen, The contents are as follows: etc. Balladists Blackwood group King Robert Bruce Robert Burns Thomas Chalmers Fletcher of Saltoun Johnston of Wariston David Livingstone Norman Macleod Andrew Melville Hugh Miller Pollok and Aytoun Allan Ramsay Sir Walter Scott Sir David Wilkie Periodicals have not been indexed. References may be found in Poole's Index to periodical literature, the Cumulative inder and the Annual literary index. ALICE LYMAN ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviations following the main entry refer to libraries in which the book was consulted. Call numbers are given for books in the New York State Library, even though the edition differs from that described. Books marked e have been personally examined; e indicates that the edition given in the list is not the same as the one examined. The source of a critical note is given whether quoted exactly or only in substance. Refences following the notes indicate more extended reviews and notices. The following abbreviations are used: Adams Adams. Manual of historical literature Acland, A. H. D. Guide to the choice of books. 1891 Allen, W: F. History topics. American catalogue. 1876-1905 1890 American Library Association. Catalog of A. L. A. Library. 1893 Aubrey, W: H. S. Rise and growth of the English nation. V.I. 1896 Boston Public Library. Card catalogue Detroit Public Library. General catalogue. Ist supplement. 1894 1889 Douglas, Sir G. B. S. History of the border counties. 1899 English catalogue. 1835-1904 Fletcher, W: I. A. L. A. index. 1893 Ed.2. 1901 Forsyth, W. G. Edinburgh: reading list. 1893 (N. Y. State Library Gairdner, James. England. 1879 Gayley, C. M. & Scott, F. N. Guide to the literature of aesthetics. 1890 Larned, J. N. History for ready reference. 1894-95 Leypoldt, Mrs A. H. & Iles, George. List of books for girls and women Matson, Henry. References for literary workers. 1892 Milwaukee Public Library. Systematic catalogue. 1885-86 Montgomery, D: H. Leading facts of English history. 1892 Nachtmann, Alice (Newman). Index to subject bibliographies in library New York (State) - Library. Subject card catalogue Peabody Institute Library. Catalogue. 1883-92 Second catalogue, A-R. 1896-1902 Perkins, F: B. Best reading. 1885 Publishers' trade list annual. 1902-6 1901-5 Scott: reference list (Monthly Ramsay, Sir J. H: Foundations of England. 2v. 1898 1906 Salem (Mass.) Public Library. Scotland: reading list Sir Walter Scott: reading list Sonnenschein, W: S. Best books. 1891 Springfield (Mass.) Public Library. P.48-49) (Bulletin, Jan. (Bulletin, Aug. 1896, p.125-27) Scotland (Bulletin, March 1897, Sturgis, Russell & Krehbiel, H: E. Annotated bibliography of fine art. 1897 United States catalogue. 1899-1905 READING LIST HISTORY General histories Brown, P. H. History of Scotland. 2v. maps, D. N. Y. 18991902. Macmillan v.1 $1.75 n, v.2 $1.50 n torical ser.) (Cambridge hisB811 e 941 B811 From earliest times through 1689. One of the best short histories, the result of deep research, it is clear, accurate and impartial though somewhat lacking in enthusiasm. Primarily a political history, it also gives a brief survey of the literature and social life of each epoch. Reviewed in Nation, Sep. 1899, 69:247, July 1902, 75:33; Athenaeum, Ap. 1889, 1:490, May 1902, 1:554; Spectator, June 1899, 82:891, June 1902, 88:986. Burton, J. H. History of Scotland from Agricola's invasion to the extinction of the latest Jacobite insurrection. New ed. 8v. D. Edin. 1899. Blackwood 3/6 each 941 B95 e Has superseded in value all other histories of Scotland. As a complete record of one of the most turbulent of all histories, it is eminently successful. To the preparation of the work the author has devoted many industrious years and on several disputed questions he has thrown welcome light. Clear in style, admirable perspective. Adams Chambers, Robert. Domestic annals of Scotland. 3v. illus. O. Edin. 1885. Chambers 40/ 941.06 C35 e Presents a picture of everyday life in Scotland from the Reformation to 1745. Reviewed in Spectator, Nov. 1885, 58:1555 Colville, James. Byways of history. 325p. D. Edin. 1902. 941 C72 e Contents: Lowland Scotland in time of Burns; The Bruce and Bannockburn; Complaynte of Scotland; Scottish trade in the olden time; Scotland under the Roundheads; Town life in the 18th century, etc. Reviewed in Spectator, Aug. 1897, 79:278. Lang, Andrew. History of Scotland from the Roman occupation. 3v. illus. O. N. Y. 1900—4. Dodd $3.50 n each 941 L25 e To 1685. An accurate record of historic events and characters with the vitalizing force of personal anecdote and adventure. Athenaeum v. I reviewed in Nation, July 1900, 71:15; Athenaeum, Ap. 1900, 1:487; Spectator, May 1900, 84:634. v. 2 in Nation, Feb. 1903, 76:174; Atehenaeum, Jan. 1903, 1:103; Spectator, Jan. 1903, 90:151. v. 3 in Academy, Oct. 1904. 67:360; Athenaeum, Oct. 1904, 2:583. MacArthur, Margaret. History of Scotland. 199p. S. Lond. 1902. Macmillan 2/ (Freeman's historical ser.) 941 MII e From Gaelic period to 1843. Brief general outline. Mackintosh, John. History of civilization in Scotland. 941 M21 4v. e Aims to set forth the moral and intellectual factors of progress, the material and social conditions of each period, and to trace the development of literature, religion, education, politics, science, art and industry from earliest times to end of 19th century. Preface $1.50 (Story of the nations) Scotland. 226p. illus. map, D. N. Y. 1902. Putnam Popular general history to present century. Chapter on modern literature. Reviewed in Athenaeum, Aug. 1890, 2:251; Academy, Jan. 1891, 39:9; Mackenzie, James. History of Scotland. 664p. O. Lond. 1897. Maxwell, David. Bygone Scotland; historical and social. 313P. illus. O. Edin. 1894. Bryce 7/6 (Bygone ser.) 941 M45 e Contents: Roman conquest of Britain; Anglo-Saxons in Britain; How Scotland became a free nation; Literature; Witchcraft; Customs; Massacre Veitch, John. History and poetry of the Scottish border. 2v. O. Edin. 1893. Blackwood 16/ Original inhabitants, ancient remains, worship and ballads of the Border Anderson, Joseph. Scotland in early Christian times. 21. illus. O. Edin. 1881. Douglas 12/ each (Rhind lectures in archaeology for 1879-1880) This and the volume entered below classify and describe various types of existing relics peculiar to each age, and are the result of exhaustive research. 1881, 33:18, Mar. 1882, 34:215. Scotland in pagan times. 2v. illus. O. Edin. 1883-85. Douglas 24/ The bronze, stone and iron ages. Reviewed in Nation, Dec. 1883, 37:475, July 1886, 43:17; Academy, Aug. Innes, Cosmo. Scotland in the middle ages. 368p. maps, O. Lond. 1860. Hamilton 10/6 Begins with age of Charlemagne and comes down through James 5. Sketches of history, laws, manners, customs, literature, art and industries. Mackinnon, James. Culture in early Scotland. 239p. O. Lond. Prehistoric, Roman and Celtic civilization, well written and interesting. Paton, James, ed. Scottish history and life. 343p. Glasg. 1902. MacLehose 42/ 941 illus. F. fP27 e First half Prepared for the Glasgow International Exhibition of 1901. devoted to history; second half to social life and customs, sports, weapons, ecclesiastical relics, universities, etc. Contributions by about 20 people. Reviewed in Nation, Dec. 1902, 75:486; Academy, Feb. 1903, 64:151; Spectator, Nov. 1902, 89:729. |