The Day Book Of John Stuart Blackie

The Day Book of John Stuart Blackie is a memoir written by the Scottish scholar and writer John Stuart Blackie. The book is a collection of diary entries that Blackie wrote during the final years of his life, from 1885 to 1895. The entries cover a wide range of topics, including Blackie's travels, his interactions with friends and colleagues, his thoughts on politics and religion, and his reflections on life and death.Throughout the book, Blackie's distinctive voice and wit shine through, as he offers his opinions on everything from the state of education in Scotland to the merits of Greek philosophy. He also shares intimate details about his personal life, including his relationships with his wife and children, and his struggles with health issues.The Day Book of John Stuart Blackie is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a brilliant and complex thinker, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish intellectual history.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.