Description

The Life of Thomas Ruddiman is a biographical work written by George Chalmers in 1794. The book tells the story of Thomas Ruddiman, who served as the keeper of the library belonging to the Faculty of Advocates at Edinburgh for almost fifty years. The book details Ruddiman's life, from his birth in 1674 to his death in 1757. It covers his education, his career as a teacher and scholar, and his work as a librarian. The book also delves into Ruddiman's personal life, including his marriage and family.Throughout the book, Chalmers provides insight into the political and cultural climate of Scotland during Ruddiman's lifetime. He discusses the impact of the Jacobite rebellion, the growth of the Scottish Enlightenment, and the role of the Faculty of Advocates in Scottish society.Overall, The Life of Thomas Ruddiman is a comprehensive biography that sheds light on an important figure in Scottish history. It offers readers a glimpse into the life of a man who played a significant role in the development of Scottish culture and education.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.