1828 · Edinburgh
by Ritson, Joseph.
Edinburgh: W. and D. Laing, 1828. Wikipedia tells us Ritson "was an English antiquary who was well known for his 1795 compilation of the Robin Hood legend. After a visit to France in 1791, he became a staunch supporter of the ideals of the French Revolution... unlike the other works he edited, he gave in to his own political prejudices as a Jacobin when he included the idea, uncommon until then, that Robin Hood robbed the rich and gave to the poor rather than simply robbing the bishops and the Sheriff of Nottingham." He went mad in 1803 and died shortly thereafter, so this folkloric history of Scotland was published posthumously. Very good condition in scuffed half crimson morocco over marbled boards.. Two vols. 18.5 cm. (6), 262; (4), 341 pp. (Inventory #: 45805)