ADVERTISEMENT. The minute and circumstantial Memoir of the Life of ROBERT BURNS, from the able pen of DR. CURrie, renders the attempt further to illucidate his character apparently unnecessary; and we have only to apologize for this summary compilation from his Biographer, by observing, that this Illustration of his Works may possibly come into the possession of some who are not only unacquainted with the productions of his muse, but also uninformed of his history: and we shall be happy, if our subordinate efforts tend in any degree to diffuse the knowledge of his fame. We acknowledge, with pleasure, our obligations to the REV. DR. PEEBLES of Ayr, DR. SMITH of Friars' Carse, and CLAUDE ALEXANDER, Esq. of Ballochmyle, from whom we have received much useful information. Page CONTENTS. FRONTISPIECE: Nanse Tannock, the Hostess at Mauch- lane, and Robert Burns .... |