Robert Chambers (1) (1802–1871)
Author of The Book of Days
For other authors named Robert Chambers, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
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Series
Works by Robert Chambers
A Course of Lectures on the English Law Delivered at the University of Oxford 1767-1773, Vol. 1 (1987) 6 copies
The Life and Works of Robert Burns 5 copies
Minor antiquities of Edinburgh 5 copies
Scottish jests and anecdotes. To which are added, A selection of choice English and Irish jests 4 copies
Edinburgh Collection : Traditions of Edinburgh , Peter's Letters to his Kinfolk, Edinburgh: Picturesque Notes (2014) 3 copies
Explanations: A Sequal to "Vestiges of the Natural Historyof Creation" 1st American edition 3 copies
Walks in Edinburgh 3 copies
Chambers's encyclopaedia (Vol. 4, G-Kidneys) — Editor — 2 copies
Chambers' Edinburgh Journal: (Volume 3, New Series January - June 1845 - Numbers 53 to 78) (1845) 2 copies
Life of Sir Walter Scott with Abbotsford Notanda (1871) (Scottelanea: The People and Places of Walter Scott) (2013) 1 copy
Constable's Miscellany of Original and Selected Publications in the Various Departments of Literature, Science, &… (1827) 1 copy
Chambers's encyclopaedia (Vol. 1, A-Borassus) — Editor — 1 copy
Chambers's encyclopaedia (Vol. 2, Borax-Darnetal) — Editor — 1 copy
Chambers's encyclopaedia (Vol. 3, Darnley-Fyzaba'd) — Editor — 1 copy
Chambers's encyclopaedia (Vol. 5, Kidneys, cont.-Ox-eye) — Editor — 1 copy
Chambers's encyclopaedia (Vol. 6, Oxford-Ruvigado) — Editor — 1 copy
Chambers's encyclopaedia (Vol. 7, Ruvo in Apulia-Umbilicus) — Editor — 1 copy
Chambers's encyclopaedia (Vol. 8, Umbrella-Zymotic Diseases, plus 1888 supplement) — Editor — 1 copy
Chambers's encyclopaedia (Vol. 9, supplement) — Editor — 1 copy
Story of the Life of Sir Walter Scott; and Thomas Carlyle: The Story of His Life and Writings 1 copy
An account of great fires which have happened in Edinburgh, from 1700 to the late awful burnings. 1 copy
Book of Days: A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in Connection with the Calendar, Part 3 (2004) 1 copy
Book of Days: A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in Connection with the Calendar, Part 4 (2004) 1 copy
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- Birthdate
- 1802-07-10
- Date of death
- 1871-03-17
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- UK
- Birthplace
- Peeblesshire, Tweeddale, UK
- Place of death
- St Andrews, UK
- Places of residence
- Edinburgh, UK
St Andrews, UK - Education
- The High School, Edinburgh, UK
- Occupations
- publisher
author
editor - Relationships
- Chambers, William (brother)
Lehmann, Rudolf (son-in-law)
Edwards, Bob (grandchild)
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Reviews
The book of days : a miscellany of popular a… by R. editor Chambers
This two-volume set was advertised as "A Miscellany of popular antiquities in connection with the calendar". The days of the year are each presented with their relevant observance--church festivals, saint's days, holidays, etc., but the seasons are also noted with appropriate festivities such as the maypole dancing or midsummer celebrations. There are many humorous and interesting stories, biographies, historical footnotes, sketches and odd bits of human life and character.
Without doubt the most literate, comprehensive and enjoyable reference work we own. No, it doesn't have anything about nanotechnology; on the other hand, should one desire insight into the strained relationship between Wm Penn (founder of PA) and his long suffering father, one need go no further! The is the British edition, NOT the shamefully revised "American" version which was expressly repudiated by the publishers. (see JRR Tolkien and the ACE ed. of LoTR).
A classic, first published in 1824 and revised by the author in 1868, with original drawings by James Riddell. In the 1820's Chambers collected reminiscences and memoirs of the old and vanishing Edinburgh to compile this classic historical source, a labour of love. The history of major buildings and streets and other landmarks is given, with quotations from other publications and from the gentry of Edinburgh, including Sir Walter Scott, who recalled the history of the previous hundred years. Some ghost stories and other legends are included. A fascinating read for those who know Edinburgh and enjoy Scottish history.… (more)
$45 for complete 4 volume set. Good condition.
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