Letter from S.R. Crockett to Patrick Geddes
Dublin Core
Title
Letter from S.R. Crockett to Patrick Geddes
Type
LETTER
Creator
S.R. Crockett
Description
Introduces good friend R.H. Sherard (critic, biographer of Daudet, Zola et al) coming to Edinburgh to study Antiquities and Manners and Customs; too far out, Mrs Crockett's health prevents asking him to Bank House; wants lodging in picturesque part with view; charming fellow, fought sixteen duels and pinked his man each time, gentle and modest, children dote on him; address Seathwaite, Ambleside
Date
1896-01-16
Subject
R.H. Sherard, literary connections, Edinburgh visit, lodging request, Ramsay Gardens, Daudet, Zola, duels
Identifier
SRC_1896_324
Contributor
Professor Patrick Geddes
Language
English
Coverage
Bank House
Text Item Type Metadata
Local URL
https://srcrockett.scot/LETTERS/1896/SRC_Geddes_18Jan_1896.pdf
Files
Collection
Citation
S.R. Crockett, “Letter from S.R. Crockett to Patrick Geddes,” S.R.Crockett Museum, accessed May 3, 2026, https://www.srcrockett.scot/themuseum/items/show/516.