This book commemorates the centenary of the birth of Robert Burns, Scotland's most beloved poet. It includes a collection of Burns's poetry as well as essays and speeches by prominent figures of the day. The book also includes a detailed history of the Boston Burns Club, which was founded in 1876 and remains an active organization today. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature, history, or culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.