Saint Andrews As It Was and As It Is

Originally published in 1887, this book is a comprehensive history of the Scottish town of St. Andrews, renowned as the home of Scotland's oldest university and the birthplace of golf. Written by James Grierson, a local historian and journalist, it traces the town's origins from its earliest settlements to the present day, with particular emphasis on its religious and cultural heritage. The volume is richly illustrated with photographs and engravings, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scotland or the evolution of urban life in Britain.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.