This is a fascinating collection of letters written to and from Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe, a nineteenth-century Scottish antiquary and artist. The letters provide a unique insight into the art, literature, and politics of the period and include correspondence with some of the most prominent figures of the time. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history or the cultural life of nineteenth-century 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.