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Some Eighteenth Century Byways: And Other Essays is a collection of essays written by John Buchan and published in 1908. The book contains a total of 12 essays, each exploring different aspects of 18th century life and culture. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including the life and works of Samuel Johnson, the history of Scottish literature, the social and political climate of the time, and the lives of lesser-known figures from the era. Buchan's writing style is engaging and informative, and he draws on a wealth of historical sources to provide a detailed and nuanced picture of life in 18th century Britain. The book is a fascinating insight into a pivotal period in British history, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in literature, history, or culture. Overall, Some Eighteenth Century Byways: And Other Essays is a must-read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this fascinating era.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.
John Buchan
John Buchan was a Scottish diplomat, barrister, journalist, historian, poet and novelist. He published nearly 30 novels and seven collections of short stories. He was born in Perth, an eldest son, and studied at Glasgow and Oxford. In 1901 he became a barrister of the Middle Temple and a private secretary to the High Commissioner for South Africa. In 1907 he married Susan Charlotte Grosvenor and they subsequently had four children. After spells as a war correspondent, Lloyd George's Director of Information and Conservative MP, Buchan moved to Canada in 1935. He served as Governor General there until his death in 1940. Hew Strachan is Chichele Professor of the History of War at the University of Oxford; his research interests include military history from the 18th century to date, including contemporary strategic studies, but with particular interest in the First World War and in the history of the British Army.
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