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The Libraries of George III
George III was a keen bibliophile
Minstrelsy of the Scottish border, consisting of historical and romantic ballads, collected in the southern counties of Scotland, vol. I
1802RCIN 1050426
This was the second publication by Walter Scott and the first to demonstrate his passion for the history and folklore of Scotland. It consists of a collection of ballads from the Scottish borders. It is interesting that Scott featured in George III’s collection so early in his career. He would go on to become a favourite writer of George IV.