Reminiscences of Childhood at Inverkeithing: Or Life at a Lazaretto (1882)

""Reminiscences of Childhood at Inverkeithing: Or Life at a Lazaretto"" is a memoir written by James Simson and originally published in 1882. The book recounts Simson's childhood experiences growing up in Inverkeithing, a small town in Scotland. Simson's father was the superintendent of a lazaretto, a quarantine station for ships arriving from foreign ports, and Simson spent much of his childhood living on the premises. The book provides a detailed account of life at the lazaretto, including the daily routines and the various tasks that were required to maintain the facility. Simson also describes the various diseases that were common among the sailors and passengers who arrived at the lazaretto, and the measures that were taken to prevent the spread of illness. In addition to his experiences at the lazaretto, Simson also provides a glimpse into everyday life in 19th century Scotland, including the customs, traditions, and social norms of the time. The book is written in a nostalgic and reflective tone, and provides a unique perspective on a little-known aspect of Scottish history. Overall, ""Reminiscences of Childhood at Inverkeithing: Or Life at a Lazaretto"" is a fascinating memoir that offers readers a glimpse into a bygone era, and is recommended for anyone interested in Scottish history or memoirs of childhood.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.