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Originally published in 1808, this work had long been out of print
before being revived in this 1876 edition, which is enhanced by a
biography of the author by her godson. A poet, letter-writer and
essayist, Anne Grant (1755-1838) lived in America between the ages
of three and thirteen, after which her family returned to Scotland.
Described by the author as a 'miscellany of description,
observation and detail', the book paints a charming picture of New
York life in the idyllic world of pre-revolutionary America. Grant
blends memories of her childhood in Albany with biographical
details of her friend Madame Schuyler, of whom she wrote 'whatever
culture my mind received, I owe to her'. Greatly admired by Scott
and Southey, the book provides sketches of New York life alongside
anecdotes of the Indians. For more information on this author, see
http://orlando.cambridge.org/protected/svPeople?formname=r&person_id=granan
First published in 1806, and revised and edited by her son for this
1845 sixth edition, this collection of letters by Anne Grant (1755
1838) tells her story of thirty years' residence in the Scottish
Highlands. Described by the author as 'sketches of a life spent in
the most remote obscurity', it was one of the first works to
acquaint the public with the romantic scenery of the Highlands. Her
lyrical descriptions of the landscape and characters of the rural
parish of Laggan caught the imagination of a generation captivated
by the poetry of Scott and Burns. Volume 1 begins with Anne
McVicar's arrival in the Highlands, describes her marriage, and
offers frank revelations of personal tragedies. The work is an
important example of a woman's literary contribution to the
Romantic movement. For more information on this author, see http:
//orlando.cambridge.org/protected/svPeople?formname=r&person_id=granan.
First published in 1806, and revised and edited by her son for this
1845 sixth edition, this collection of letters by Anne Grant (1755
1838) tells her story of thirty years' residence in the Scottish
Highlands. Described by the author as 'sketches of a life spent in
the most remote obscurity', it was one of the first works to
acquaint the public with the romantic scenery of the Highlands.
Anne Grant's lyrical descriptions of the landscape and characters
of the rural parish of Laggan caught the imagination of a
generation captivated by the poetry of Scott and Burns. Volume 2
includes engaging descriptions of the pleasures of rural life
alongside frank and emotional accounts of personal tragedies. The
work is an important example of a woman's literary contribution to
the Romantic movement. For more information on this author, see
http:
//orlando.cambridge.org/protected/svPeople?formname=r&person_id=granan.
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