Page 2 of 8 of Sketch 5, Peacock's The Art of Dancing
| ID | JSS0408 |
| Title | Page 2 of 8 of Sketch 5, Peacock's 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, Discussion on Highland Dancing |
| Item Description | Page 2 of 8 from the 5th Sketch in Peacock's publication, The Art of Dancing. Here he refers to the Highlander's love of dancing and notes what good dancers young children are. He also notes how dancers come from London to Edinburgh to watch or learn the reel steps from these Highlanders. |
| Creator | Francis Peacock |
| Editor | Francis Peacock |
| Time Period | 1770s - 1800s |
| Associated Dates: Publication | 1805 |
| Relationships | JSS0407, JSS0409, JSS0410, JSS0411, JSS0412, JSS0413, JSS0414 |
| 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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