Collection of books, mainly on Scottish industrial history and archaeology. Also includes some literature, notably by Sir Walter Scott and Allan Ramsay.
Sem títuloCollection of books, papers and lecture notes grouped in classes of theology, philosophy, literature and history.
Sem títuloCollection of books, mainly on literature, science and 19th century history. Also contains mechanics magazine publications.
Sem títuloThis section comprises the following series:
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Town planning
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Economics
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Sociology and Civics
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Art
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Architecture
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Philosophy
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Religion
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Education
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Geography
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Science
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Astronomy
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World Current Affairs and Politics
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Literature/Journalism
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Maps and Guide Books
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Miscellanea
This section comprises what was probably part of the Outlook Tower library, although some books may have been in Patrick Geddes' private collection. Subjects covered are:
Agriculture, Husbandry, Gardens (1-21)
Architecture (22-42A)
Art (43-55)
Astronomy and Cosmography (56-75)
Biology, Botany and Zoology (76-108)
Education (109-113)
Exhibitions (114)
Geography (115-128)
Geology and Mineralogy (129-135)
History and Chronology (136-187)
Literature (188-196)
Music (197)
Planning, Housing, Public Health etc. (198-230)
Printing (231)
Religion and Philosophy (232-241)
Science (Applied and Theoretical) Including Mathematics, Mechanics, Navigation etc. (242-291)
Social Sciences including Sociology, Political Economy, Politics, Social Studies (312-317)
Travel and Topography (318-341)
Government Papers (342-349)
General Reference Works (350-354)
Miscellanea (355-361)