Proposals Made By James Kirkwood, Minister Of Minto, In 1699 To Found Public Libraries In Scotland (1889)

""Proposals Made By James Kirkwood, Minister Of Minto, In 1699 To Found Public Libraries In Scotland"" is a historical book written by James Kirkwood. The book was first published in 1889 and is a collection of proposals made by Kirkwood in 1699 to establish public libraries in Scotland. Kirkwood was a Scottish minister who believed that the establishment of public libraries would be beneficial for the education and intellectual development of the people of Scotland. The book includes Kirkwood's proposals, which were presented to the Scottish Parliament in 1699. The proposals outlined the benefits of public libraries and the ways in which they could be established and maintained. Kirkwood argued that public libraries would provide access to knowledge and information, which would help to improve the education and literacy levels of the people of Scotland. The book also includes a historical introduction, which provides context for Kirkwood's proposals and discusses the state of education and literacy in Scotland during the late 17th century. Additionally, the book includes a biographical sketch of James Kirkwood, which provides information about his life and career as a minister.Overall, ""Proposals Made By James Kirkwood, Minister Of Minto, In 1699 To Found Public Libraries In Scotland"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the early history of public libraries in Scotland and the efforts of individuals like James Kirkwood to promote education and literacy.This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.