Lady Nairne and Her Songs.

By

Rev. GEORGE HENDERSON, M. A., B.D., Monzie, Crieff. Small 8vo. 12 Illustrations. 2s. nett.

The Scotsman:-"A tasteful little volume, well printed and admirably illustrated by portraits, photographic views and facsimiles, which the lovers of Scottish minstrelsy will take pleasure in handling and reading. . . . Mr. Henderson's book brings together the incidents of the family history and personal life and the traits of the character and genius of Caroline Oliphant in such a way as to heighten one's interest in the sweet singer of Strathearn. The printing of original MSS. of songs in facsimile, adds greatly to the interest of this souvenir of the poetess."

The book

Glasgow Herald:-" Mr. Henderson has produced a very interesting little book, which lovers of Scottish song will be glad to possess. is simple, pure, unpretentious. If any doubt existed, Mr. Henderson's references to this subject puts it authoritatively beyond controversy.·. The value of Mr. Henderson's volume is greatly enhanced by the beauty of the portraits and pictures which illustrate the text."

Dundee Advertiser :—“ Will be highly prized by the numerous admirers of the Queen of Scottish song. What gives Mr. Henderson's book its special charm is the kindly spirit in which he has told the simple story of a peculiarly gentle and loveable personality. There are also several letters printed for the first time which are interesting. .. Extremely pleasant reading."

Aberdeen Daily Free Press :-" Inspired, as he says, with the desire to make more widely known the gracious character and personality and the beautiful home of Lady Nairne, he has, in this dainty little volume, carried out that design with an eminent measure of success. From the pen of the Free Church minister of Monzie, we have here a presentation, alike fresh and pleasing, of her career, her personality, and her literary work.

In

plan his book is a weaving together of the biography of Lady Nairne with historical and descriptive notes concerning her family and their seat at Gask, and her principal songs with the circumstances under which they were written.” Perthshire Advertiser :—“ Mr. Henderson has done his work well, and with holarly taste and true appreciation. The portraits in the volume it an individuality not possessed by its predecessors. deserves a wide circulation in conveying to us a very genial biography y of whom we are all proud."

This little

nock Standard:-"The circumstances connected with the authorship amous lyric (the Land o' the Leal) are fully related. .. Mr. Hen

as produced a very well written and readable book on a most engaging and its attractiveness is greatly enhanced by numerous facsimiles, ts, and other illustrations."

le's Journal:-"This volume will be valued for the record it gives of a
rly modest lady, the worthy successor of noble and patriotic ancestors."
Free Press: Having made himself thoroughly acquainted with the
ndings of this famous songstress, the author writes with a well-informed
nd is evidently quite in love with his subject.
If this book, as

itted to do, and some believe it will do, does something to correct mistakes are only too common, it certainly will not be written in vain. sked to point out the outstanding excellencies of this little book, we would me at once its illustrations and its facsimiles. The author's own work is good. He writes in a very informing way, and does so tersely and sympathetically. While very careful as to his facts, he is no less so as to the wording of the songs. We cordially commend the book to all who are in any way interested in the songs of our country.”

ALEXANDER GARDNER, PAISLEY AND LONDON.

Hamilton Advertiser ::-"This is a well-written and carefully compiled account of Lady Nairne's personal history as well as her songs. Mr. Henderson has been able to add fresh facts drawn from private sources. grapher is adequately sympathetic and justly appreciative. prettily printed and pleasingly bound volume."

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Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald:-"The author has laid the reading public under a debt of gratitude. Song and story are admirably weaved together. We lay down the volume with our admiration for the gifted songstress strengthened and with a deep sense of appreciation to the author for presenting the singer's life and work in such a pleasing form.'

Irish Farming Herald:-"It is only doing him the barest justice to mention that his book is one of great readableness. There are numerous illustrations throughout, all of which are most artistically executed."

Crieff Journal ::- "We have carefully perused this interesting little volume of the Rev. George Henderson, and we believe it will carry into effect the desire of the author. Due attention is given to the songs into which the element of nature' and her wondrous gift of humour' enter. Another song, entitled 'Auld Lang Syne,' here published for the first time, fully maintains the reputation of Baroness Nairne as a poetess. The facsimiles give an unique interest to the volume, and will be specially prized by litterateurs. Taken as

a whole, the Rev. Mr. Henderson has arranged a most interesting volume, well worthy of his excellent subject."

Strathearn Herald :-"Unitedly author, printer, and binder of this little work have produced a most attractive book. The story of the life of Lady Nairne and her sweet songs is most interestingly told. The book is admirably Mr. Henderson rightly devotes some of his work to bring out the spiritual and Christian side of Lady Nairne's character. The book is well worthy of perusal."

illustrated.

The Perthshire Constitutional:-"The Free Church minister of Monzie is to be congratulated on and thanked for this dainty book. A most charming and acceptable supplement to Dr. Roger's Life and Songs of the Baroness Nairne. Presented in a clear and sympathetic style. We heartily commend this careful volume to all admirers of Lady Nairne, that is to say to all our readers.

-- "It has

SIR WILLIAM GEDDES, LL.D., Principal of Aberdeen University:been a labour of love to you to gather the materials, and I have no doubt it will be much prized in Perthshire and beyond."

Glasgow Evening Citizen :-"Particularly suitable as a gift to send to a Scot abroad. It is slim, finely printed, and illustrated, and contains nearly everything of interest in connection with the poetess, her life and writings. The author may be congratulated on those memoirs, that are not only full of interest, but reliable in all details. The Baroness Nairne has, next to Robert Burns, produced the greatest number of Scottish songs that have achieved popularity, and which may live for an indefinite time as songs of the people."

Free Church Monthly:- -"A remarkably pleasant little book. The volume is nicely illustrated with photographs-and is altogether one that should meet with a wide acceptance. PROFESSOR DAVID MASSON, LL.D., Edinburgh :-"What a pretty little volume it is. It contains interesting illustrations from photographs. I have no doubt that it will diffuse most desirably increased acquaintance with the life and the exquisite lyrics of that lady of true genius, and I trust that you will have wide and hearty congratulations on your accomplishment of this work of love in her memory."

REV. DR. J. G. CUNNINGHAM, Edinburgh :--"I quite agree with the unanimously favourable notices of your book: it is an encouraging and well-deserved

success.

ALEXANDER GARDNER, PAISLEY AND LONDON.

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