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The History of Sanquhar is a book written by Robert Simpson in 1853. It is a comprehensive account of the town of Sanquhar, located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The book covers the history of the town from its earliest known origins up to the mid-19th century. It includes information on the town's geography, natural resources, and economic development, as well as its political and social history. The author also provides detailed descriptions of notable buildings and landmarks in the town, such as the Sanquhar Castle and the Sanquhar Parish Church. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Sanquhar, and provides a valuable glimpse into life in a small Scottish town during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
About the author
Robert Simpson is a Presbyterian minister now resident in New Zealand's Christchurch. In 1969, he went to Port Moresby as a literature missionary. There he met and married his English wifeMargaret, an excellent nurse and midwife. They have four strapping sons who between them have produced seven grandchildren. Robert has worked in bookselling, publishing and insurance as well as serving the ecumenical church in Australia, Papua New Guinea, England and New Zealand. He is a graduate of the Bible College of NZ and, twenty years later, the United Theological College in Sydney, Australia. Some years later Robert retired through ill health. Following Clinical Depression and Electro-Convulsive Therapy, he had a severe Stroke, after which he had tolearn to talk, walk and write again. This took a long, long time but, gradually, he has authored devotional books and novels.
