Edinburgh

Kidnap, Coercion and Ransom

Start : 
14 Feb 2007
Type: 
Talk

National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh.

Author Eric Graham recounts the famous tale of abduction and revenge told be the Edinburgh celebrity 'Indian Pete' Williamson which was believed to be the inspiration for Stevenson's Kidnapped.

Long John Silver and Robert Louis Stevenson

Start : 
20 Feb 2007
Type: 
Talk

National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh.

The model for Robert Louis Stevenson's immortal pirate character Long John Silver and his band of old cut-throats is traced back through pirate history.

Bridge Readings: Angus Peter Campbell

Start : 
20 Sep 2007
Type: 
Poetry

The Augustine Church, Edinburgh.

Poetry reading.

The List

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The Records of the High Court of Admiralty of Scotland 1627-1750

The Records of the High Court of Admiralty of Scotland 1627-1750

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A catalogue of the 3,700 cases heard by this court with synopsis of the case, its pursers and defenders. Offers a unique insight in Scots dealings at home and abroad - including slaving, piracy, privateers and transatlantic ventures.

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