Memoirs of an Eighteenth Century Footman

<p>First published in 1927. John Macdonald (1741-96) was born, and died, a Scottish Highlander. First published at the time of the French Revolution, these memoirs of his days in service provide a rich panorama of life in the company of blind fiddlers, maid-servants, the Scottish aristocracy, soldiers, historians, Oriental Princes, servants of the East India Company and men of great wealth, including James Coutts the banker. In 1768 - as the result of an errand - it fell to Macdonald to witness the death of Laurence Sterne.<br> 'Simply packed with interest' <em>Sunday Times</em><br> '..a model of genuine writing' <em>Evening Standard</em><br> 'Deserves a high place among autobiographies.' <em>Nation</em></p> PREFACE NOTE ON THE TEXT AND THE ILLUSTRATIONS, INTRODUCTION, MEMOIRS OF AN EIGHTEENTH CENTURY FOOTMAN