The Life and death of Captain John Porteous Containing the following curious particulars, never before printed, viz. I. His birth, education, and adventures in his youth. II. His behaviour when in flanders. III. His conduct, while captain of the town-guard of Edinburgh. IV. Some remarkable circumstances, which preceded his murder. V. His personal and moral character. VI. An impartial and full account (not to be met with elsewhere) of the debates in P-t upon the Two Bible relating to his murder; with the characters of the principal speakers, and of the Late Lord Provost of Edinburgh. VII. Remarks on the present dispositions of the people and clergy of Scotland. To which is added, a letter containing some further remarks
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| Language: | English |
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Edinburgh
Printed, and sold by J. Wilford, behind the Chapter-House, in St. Paul's Church-Yard; and by the booksellers in town and country
1737, MDCCXXXVII. [1737]
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | English Short Title Catalog, T40906. - Price in square brackets: (Price One Shilling.). - Reproduction of original from British Library |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource ([8],48p) 8° |