Memoirs of an Eighteenth Century Footman: John MacDonald Travels (1745-1779)

By John MacDonald

First published in 1927. John Macdonald (1741-96) was born, and died, a Scottish Highlander. First published at the time of the French Revolution, these memoirs of his days in service provide a rich panorama of life in the company of blind fiddlers, maid-servants, the Scottish aristocracy, soldiers, historians, Oriental Princes, servants of the East India Company and men of great wealth, including James Coutts the banker. In 1768 - as the result of an errand - it fell to Macdonald to witness the death of Laurence Sterne.
'Simply packed with interest' Sunday Times
'..a model of genuine writing' Evening Standard
'Deserves a high place among autobiographies.' Nation

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138867632
• ISBN13: 9781138867635
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"