Manuscript of the novel ‘Witchwood’ by John Buchan, here called 'The minister of Woodilee'.
Item
Identifier: MS.9865
Scope and Contents
There is a presentation inscription by the author on the flyleaf, dated 1928, followed by the note: "Written at Elsfield Oct 1925-May, 1926. Published under the title 'Witch Wood' July 1927." The manuscript has been heavily corrected by the author, but does not vary greatly from the printed version.
Dates
- Creation: 1925-1926.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
337 Leaves ; Folio.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
iii + 334 folios.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1956, by John N S Buchan, 2nd Baron Tweedsmuir.
Bibliography
The novel was published in London, 1927.
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk