By James Meikle
Edinburgh   Ogle & Aikman et al
7" by 4.5" [3], iv-v, [4], 4-360pp
A very scarce series of tracts, essays, meditations and poetry by the Scottish surgeon and devotional writer, James Meikle.
By James Meikle

1807 The Miscellaneous Works of Mr James Meikle

Edinburgh   Ogle & Aikman et al
7" by 4.5" [3], iv-v, [4], 4-360pp
A very scarce series of tracts, essays, meditations and poetry by the Scottish surgeon and devotional writer, James Meikle.
£135.00
: 0.75kgs / : 685L9

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First Edition, Leather Binding

First thus, the first edition of this particular collection. Published posthumously. Each section has a separate half-title, as called for. Meikle's writings include meditations on vanity, the enjoyment of god, the love of Christ and the rational world. There are essays displaying Meikle's thoughts on marriage and heaven and hell. In addition, there is a section on sayings, private readings on the Psalms of David and a poem entitled 'Emmanuel'. James Meikle grew up in humble means. He wished to study at Edinburgh for the ministry, however due to poverty and his father's death he was unable to do so. He attended some medical lectures at Edinburgh and returned to his home town in 1750 to practise as a surgeon. However, this did not work and he entered the navy. Many of his 'Meditations' were written during his time in the navy. This book contains a variety of works, which provide insight into the inner mind of a humble surgeon from Carnwath in the late eighteenth century.

Condition

In a half calf binding with paper covered boards. Binder's stamp to the front pastedown, W Brand, Wooler. Externally, smart with patches of light rubbing to the boards and spine. Front joint is tender, with the hinge slightly strained but remaining firm. Rear hinge is also slightly strained but firm. Prior owner's inscriptions to the endpapers and title page have been excised professionally, with only faded evidence left, possibly reading 'James Geary' or 'Gray'. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned. Scattered spots.

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