Picturesque Tourist of Scotland facts for kids

Picturesque Tourist of Scotland is an interesting book that came out in 1849. It was published by a company called A & C Black. The book was printed in Edinburgh by Robert Black. It was designed to help people explore Scotland.

What Made This Book Different?

When the book was first made, the authors had a special idea. They wanted to write about Scotland in a new way. Other travel books often used fancy words to describe beautiful places. But the authors of this book thought those descriptions were not very helpful.

Instead, they decided to write "plain and intelligible accounts." This means they used clear and easy-to-understand language. By doing this, they had more space in the book. This extra space allowed them to add cool stories, history, and literary facts about Scotland.

How the Tours Were Organized

Early versions of Picturesque Tourist of Scotland had separate chapters for each tour. Many of these tours started in big cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow. Some trips were taken by road, while others used trains.

Later on, the book changed how it organized the tours. They were grouped by how long they took. You could find short trips, like one-day adventures from Edinburgh or Glasgow. There were also longer tours that lasted from two to fourteen days.

The Book in the Digital Age

Many years after it was first published, Picturesque Tourist of Scotland became digital. Google Books made a digital copy of the book in 2009. This means people can now read it online!

See also

• Black's Guides