Edingburgh Picturesque Notes

""Edinburgh Picturesque Notes"" is a travelogue written by the renowned Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. The book is a charming and vivid description of the city of Edinburgh, its history, culture, and architecture. Stevenson's love for his hometown is evident in his lyrical prose, and he takes the reader on a journey through the city's winding streets, grand buildings, and hidden alleyways. The book is divided into ten chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Edinburgh. Stevenson covers everything from the city's famous landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, to its lesser-known corners, like the Grassmarket and the Canongate. He also delves into the city's literary history, discussing the works of famous Scottish writers such as Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns. Throughout the book, Stevenson's passion for Edinburgh shines through, and his descriptions are both informative and entertaining. He provides historical background for many of the city's sites, as well as personal anecdotes and observations. The book is not only a guide to Edinburgh but also a celebration of the city's unique character and charm. Overall, ""Edinburgh Picturesque Notes"" is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, culture, or literature. Stevenson's elegant prose and keen eye for detail make this book a delightful and informative read.Greyfriars is continually overrun by cats. I have seen one afternoon, as many as thirteen of them seated on the grass beside old Milne, the Master Builder, all sleek and fat, and complacently blinking, as if they had fed upon strange meats. Old Milne was chaunting with the saints, as we may hope, and cared little for the company about his grave; but I confess the spectacle had an ugly side for me; and I was glad to step forward and raise my eyes to where the Castle and the roofs of the Old Town.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.