Originally published in 1884, Glasgow Past and Present is a fascinating historical and cultural study of Scotland's largest city. Drawing on extensive research and personal experience, the authors provide a vivid portrait of Glasgow from its early medieval origins to the Victorian era. The volume includes detailed descriptions of the city's landmarks, institutions, and cultural traditions, as well as insightful commentary on its social and political history. 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.