Memoirs Of Sir Robert Strange V2

Memoirs of Sir Robert Strange V2: And of His Brother-in-Law Andrew Lumisden (1855) is a book written by James Dennistoun. It is a biographical account of the lives of two prominent figures in 18th-century Scotland, Sir Robert Strange and Andrew Lumisden. Sir Robert Strange was a renowned Scottish painter and engraver, while Andrew Lumisden was a Jacobite who served as a secretary to Prince Charles Edward Stuart during the Jacobite rising of 1745.The book is divided into two parts, each focusing on the life of one of these men. Part one covers the life of Sir Robert Strange, from his birth in Orkney in 1721 to his death in London in 1792. It describes his early years in Scotland, his move to London to pursue his career as an artist, and his eventual rise to prominence as one of the leading engravers of his time. The book also provides insights into Strange's personal life, including his marriage to Lumisden's sister and his close friendship with luminaries such as Joshua Reynolds and Edmund Burke.Part two of the book is dedicated to the life of Andrew Lumisden, who was born in 1720 and died in Rome in 1801. Lumisden was a Scottish Catholic who played a key role in the Jacobite rising of 1745, serving as a secretary to Prince Charles Edward Stuart. After the defeat of the Jacobites, Lumisden fled to France and later settled in Rome, where he became a prominent figure in the city's Catholic community. The book provides a detailed account of Lumisden's life, including his involvement in the Jacobite cause, his exile in France, and his later years in Rome.Overall, Memoirs of Sir Robert Strange V2: And of His Brother-in-Law Andrew Lumisden (1855) is a fascinating biographical account of two important figures in 18th-century Scotland. It provides a detailed and engaging look at the lives of these men, as well as insights into the cultural and political landscape of the time.In Two Volumes.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.