| Description: | First Published In 1927 John Macdonald (1741-96) Was Born, And Died, A Scottish Highlander First Published At The Time Of The French Revolution, These Memoirs Of His Days In Service Provide A Rich Panorama Of Life In The Company Of Blind Fiddlers, Maid-Servants, The Scottish Aristocracy, Soldiers, Historians, Oriental Princes, Servants Of The East India Company And Men Of Great Wealth, Including James Coutts The Banker In 1768 - As The Result Of An Errand - It Fell To Macdonald To Witness The Death Of Laurence Sterne 'Simply Packed With Interest' Sunday Times ' A Model Of Genuine Writing' Evening Standard 'Deserves A High Place Among Autobiographies ' Nation |
