David Laing

David Laing: A Memoir Of His Life And Literary Work is a biographical account of the Scottish antiquarian and librarian David Laing. The book was written by Gilbert Goudie and published in 1913. The memoir traces Laing's life from his birth in 1793 to his death in 1878, highlighting his significant contributions to Scottish literature and history. Laing was a prolific writer and editor, and his works include editions of Scottish historical documents, poetry collections, and biographies of notable figures. He also served as the librarian of the Signet Library in Edinburgh and was a founding member of the Bannatyne Club, which aimed to preserve and publish Scottish historical documents. The memoir provides a detailed account of Laing's personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, as well as his professional accomplishments. It also includes excerpts from Laing's own writings, offering insight into his literary style and interests. Overall, David Laing: A Memoir Of His Life And Literary Work serves as both a tribute to Laing's legacy and an important historical document in its own right.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and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.