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Page 2 of 3, Letter and Prospectus relative to the Airs and Melodies peculiar to The Highlands of Scotland

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Page 2 of 3, Letter and Prospectus relative to the Airs and Melodies peculiar to The Highlands of Scotland
ID JSS0534
Title Page 2 of 3, Letter and Prospectus relative to the Airs and Melodies peculiar to The Highlands of Scotland
Document Reference Hend inst Fra a
Format 251 x 350 mm
Medium Printed page
Item Type Printed Collection
Subject Scottish Music, Letter and Prospectus,
Item Description In 1815 Simon Fraser of Knockie (1773-1852) had applied to the Highland Society of Scotland (now the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society, Ingliston, near Edinburgh) for funding towards his publishing project. This document would have been circulated by booksellers to potential subscribers and other purchasers.
Creator Captain Simon Fraser
Publisher Hugh Mackenzie, Inverness
Time Period 1800-1900
Associated Dates: Creation 1st November 1815
Associated Dates: Publication 1874
Relationships JSS0533, JSS0535
Location University of Aberdeen
Collection Name The Airs and melodies peculiar to the Highlands of Scotland and the isles, communicated in an Original, Pleasing and Familiar Style, Having the Lively Airs Introduced as medleys to form a sequence to each slower movement, with an Admired, Plain Harmony for the Piano Forte, Harp, Organ or Violoncello, Intended rather to preserve Simplicity than load with Embellishment
Copyright http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright

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