Notes of conversations with hugh m'donald, neil sutherland, and hugh m'intosh, (who were executed at edinburgh, on the 22d of april 1812,) during the time they were under sentence of death...
Edinburgh.
Printed [by A. Balfour] for Oliphant, Waugh & Innes, 1812.
Fourth edition.
12mo.
52pp. Uncut and unopened. Stitched, as issued. Lightly creased and browned.
A rare survival, in original state, of an account by Minister William Innes (1770-1855) recording the final days of three convicted rioters awaiting execution.
The Gentlemen's Magazine (Vol. LXXXIII, 1813, p.555) received the work favourably: 'We wonder not at the popularity and quick sale of the Work. It constitutes, indeed, an interesting and very heart thrilling Narrative of a dreadful scene gradually irradiated with beams of hope, and faith, and gratitude, and joy. '
At least six editions appeared in 1812, all are scarce. COPAC records copies of the fourth at just two locations (Edinburgh and Oxford); OCLC adds no further.
£ 250.00
Antiquates Ref: 33310
The Gentlemen's Magazine (Vol. LXXXIII, 1813, p.555) received the work favourably: 'We wonder not at the popularity and quick sale of the Work. It constitutes, indeed, an interesting and very heart thrilling Narrative of a dreadful scene gradually irradiated with beams of hope, and faith, and gratitude, and joy. '
At least six editions appeared in 1812, all are scarce. COPAC records copies of the fourth at just two locations (Edinburgh and Oxford); OCLC adds no further.
