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title: 'Biographical Sketch of Robert Tannahill'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
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authors:
- 'James Muir'
date: 1815-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Autobiography and Biography'
- 'Poetry'
scriptures:
- 'Psalms 42'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/muir-1815-biographical-sketch-of-robert-tannahill
---

# Biographical Sketch of Robert Tannahill

Biographical preface to Robert Tannahill's Poems and Songs, outlining his life, character, modesty, frail health, domestic affection, and struggles with poverty and poetic ambition.

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