Publications of the Scottish History Society, Volume 36 / Journals of Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall with His Observations on Public Affairs and Other Memoranda 1665-1676

Name: Publications of the Scottish History Society, Volume 36 / Journals of Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall with His Observations on Public Affairs and Other Memoranda 1665-1676
Author: Lord John Lauder Fountainhall

By Lord John Lauder Fountainhall

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A practicing jurist records his travels and daily life as a young law student abroad and on the journey home, offering descriptive accounts of residence in French towns and visits to English academic centers. He keeps meticulous financial records that reveal contemporary coinage, prices, and household expenses. Interspersed are routes and observations from domestic journeys, practical memoranda about local places, and a running chronicle of legal business and public affairs. The collection concludes with appended accounts, a personal catalogue of books, and reproduced family portraits.

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Lord John Lauder Fountainhall

Lord John Lauder Fountainhall was a Scottish lawyer and historian, known for his detailed journals that provide insight into the political and social landscape of 17th-century Scotland. His notable work, "Journals of Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall with His Observations on Public Affairs and Other Memoranda 1665-1676," captures significant events and personal reflections during a tumultuous period in Scottish history. Fountainhall's writings are valued for their firsthand accounts and observations, contributing to the understanding of Scotland's historical narrative.