Life Of James Crichton Of Cluny, Commonly Called The Admirable Crichton (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163507049)

The book ""Life Of James Crichton Of Cluny, Commonly Called The Admirable Crichton"" by Patrick Fraser Tytler is a biographical account of the life of James Crichton, a Scottish nobleman who lived in the 16th century. Crichton was widely known for his exceptional talents and abilities, which earned him the nickname ""The Admirable Crichton"". The book explores Crichton's early life, education, and rise to fame as a scholar, poet, musician, and swordsman. It also delves into his travels throughout Europe, where he gained further recognition for his talents and became a sought-after figure in the courts of various monarchs. The author provides a detailed account of Crichton's achievements, as well as his tragic and untimely death at the age of 21. The book is a fascinating portrayal of a remarkable historical figure and provides valuable insights into the cultural and intellectual milieu of Renaissance Scotland.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.

Author: Patrick Fraser Tytler
ISBN-10: 1163507040
ISBN-13: 9781163507049
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 296
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.33lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d