Project Gutenberg 2020-02-04 Public domain in the USA. 636 Chambers, Robert 1802 1871 Chambers, R. (Robert) Riddel, James 1857 1928 12029978 Traditions of Edinburgh E-text prepared by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Traditions of Edinburgh" by Robert Chambers is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the rich tapestry of Edinburgh's past, focusing on its vibrant traditions, notable figures, and the social dynamics of its historical streets. The author aims to preserve the memories and anecdotes of the city, drawing from the contributions of both historical texts and personal interviews with its former inhabitants. At the start of the book, the author reflects on the passage of time and the transformation of Edinburgh since his childhood. He discusses the city during an earlier era, characterized by its picturesque yet cramped streets and the prominent social classes inhabiting them. Chambers shares his early aspirations as a young writer and the sources of inspiration provided by notable figures such as Sir Walter Scott and others, setting the tone for a deep dive into the architectural and cultural legacy of Edinburgh. This opening lays the groundwork for a comprehensive exploration of the city's heritage through personal narratives, architectural descriptions, and historical significance, establishing a strong emotional connection to the evolving identity of Edinburgh. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Edinburgh (Scotland) -- History Scotland -- Antiquities Edinburgh (Scotland) -- Social life and customs Edinburgh (Scotland) -- Antiquities DA Text Category: History - British 1219066 2025-06-24T10:17:30.788086 text/html 1166118 2024-10-17T16:10:52 text/html 7635462 2025-06-24T10:17:54.616514 application/epub+zip 7633349 2025-06-24T10:17:35.435023 application/epub+zip 562795 2025-06-24T10:17:32.963033 application/epub+zip 7490564 2025-06-24T10:18:07.209405 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 7384072 2025-06-24T10:17:52.019455 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 770847 2022-09-27T17:26:17.747020 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 936033 2025-06-24T10:17:27.830122 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 916096 2024-10-17T16:10:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17874 2025-06-24T10:18:07.402370 application/rdf+xml 21313 2025-06-24T10:17:33.248038 image/jpeg 2985 2025-06-24T10:17:33.109058 image/jpeg 7353559 2025-06-24T10:17:31.169093 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia