These fascinating memoirs offer a unique insight into the life and work of Alexander Bethune, a prominent figure in the world of literature. M'Combie has compiled a series of letters and essays that provide a valuable window into Bethune's thought processes and creative processes. Anyone interested in 19th-century literature will find this book to be an engaging and thought-provoking read. 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.