The Execution of James Graham, Marquis of Montrose
The Execution of James Graham, Marquis of Montrose ‘Twas in the year of 1650, and on the twenty-first of May, The city of Edinburgh was put […]
READ MOREThe Fair Maid of Perth’s House
The Fair Maid of Perth’s House All ye good people, afar and near, To my request pray lend an ear; I advise you all without delay […]
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The Famous Tay Whale ‘TWAS in the month of December, and in the year l883, That a monster whale came to Dundee, Resolved for a few […]
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The First Grenadier of France ‘Twas in a certain regiment of French Grenadiers, A touching and beautiful custom was observed many years; Which was meant to […]
READ MOREThe Funeral of the German Emperor
The Funeral of the German Emperor Ye sons of Germany, your noble Emperor William now is dead. Who oft great armies to battle hath led; He […]
READ MOREThe Funeral of the Late Ex-Provost Rough, Dundee
The Funeral of the Late Ex-Provost Rough, Dundee ‘Twas in the year of 1888, and on the 19th of November, Which the friends of the late […]
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The Funeral of the Late Prince Henry of Battenberg Alas! Prince Henry of Battenberg is dead! And, I hope, has gone to heaven, its streets to […]
READ MOREThe Great Franchise Demonstration
The Great Franchise Demonstration ‘Twas in the year of 1884, and on Saturday the 20th of September, Which the inhabitants of Dundee will long remember The […]
READ MOREThe Great Yellow River Inundation in China
The Great Yellow River Inundation in China ‘Twas in the year of 1887, and on the 28th of September, Which many people of Honan, in China, […]
READ MOREThe Heatherblend Club Banquet
The Heatherblend Club Banquet ‘Twas on the 16th of October, in the year 1894, I was invited to Inverness, not far from the sea shore, To […]
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