Observation by Francis Peacock in The Art of Dancing
Francis Peacock
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| ID | JSS0406 |
| Title | Observation by Francis Peacock in The Art of Dancing |
| Document Reference | Lib R 7933 Pea 1 |
| Format | 200 x 154 mm |
| Medium | Printed page |
| Item Type | Printed Collection |
| Subject | Scottish Dance, Comments by Peacock on the importance of dance |
| Item Description | This observation from near the beginning of his book, shows how Peacock felt that dancing was important for young people, as it would help to make them well-mannered and graceful. |
| Creator | Francis Peacock |
| Creator Manuscript | James Scott Skinner |
| Editor | Francis Peacock |
| Time Period | 1770s - 1800s |
| Associated Dates: Publication | 1805 |
| Location | University of Aberdeen |
| Collection Name | Sketches relative to the History and Theory, but more especially to the Practice of Dancing; as a necessary accomplishment to the youth of both sexes; together with remarks on the defects and bad habits they are liable to in early life; and the best means of correcting of preventing them. Intended as hints to the youn teachers of the Art of Dancing. |
| Copyright | http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright |
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