A fascinating glimpse into the private library of the poet James Thomson. Compiled after his death by his literary executor, this catalogue provides a detailed listing of the books in his collection, along with annotations and notes on his reading habits and preferences. With entries on everything from literary classics to obscure works on science and philosophy, this catalogue is a must-read for anyone interested in the intellectual life of the late 19th century. 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.