CONTENTS.
| CHAPTER I. | |
| The Author and the King set out for the Athens—TheAuthor arrives—The Gathering—Corporation-men—Glasgow,Aberdeen, Perth, Dundee, &c.—The People | page [1.] |
| CHAPTER II. | |
| Athenian Preparations for Majesty—Official Men—RoyalSociety—Plan by the Ultras—Migration of the Jews—Exerciseof the Athenian Fair—Sir Walter Scott—Stormat Sea—Anxiety in the Athens—Royal Squadronarrives—Fresh anxiety | p. [19.] |
| CHAPTER III. | |
| The King lands—Grandeur of the Scenery—Joy of the People—Insultto Leith—Illuminations—The Levee—TheCourt—Disappointment of Official Men—The AthenianLadies—Royal Salutation—Dances—Pilgrimages—Dinners—Kirks—Vanityof the Athens—National Monument—Dispersion—Farewell | p. [41.] |
| CHAPTER IV. | |
| The Athens—Situation—Architecture—Environs—Self-idolatry—WidowedState—Sundry Theories | p. [149.] |
| CHAPTER V. | |
| Political State of Scotland—Counties—Burghs—The Athens—CriminalLaw—Lord Advocate—Athenian Tories—Whigs | p. [167.] |
| CHAPTER VI. | |
| Athenian Lawyers—Their overwhelming Influence—Their Habits and Characters—Solemnity of the Scotch Criminal Courts | p. [187.] |
| CHAPTER VII. | |
| Athenian Learning—Causes of its Decline—Professors—Philosophers—University—Patronage—AthenianParsons | p. [206.] |
| CHAPTER VIII. | |
| Literature—Ramsay—Ferguson—Burns—The EdinburghReview—Blackwood’s Magazine—The Scot’s Magazine—MiserableState of the Athenian Press—Causes | p. [225.] |
| CHAPTER IX. | |
| Education—Scotch Education generally—Its Advantages—TheAthenian Populace—Athenian Education—Itsdoubtful Qualities | p. [258.] |
| CHAPTER X. | |
| Athenian Manners—Religion | p. [290.] |
| CHAPTER XI. | |
| Sundry Qualities in Supplement | p. [305.] |
Throughout the Volume, there will be found attic touches of real character, in illustration of the general and local truths.
THE
MODERN ATHENS.