Robert Fergusson was a Scottish poet who lived in the eighteenth century and exerted a profound influence on later writers such as Robert Burns. In this beautiful edition of his poetic works, Fergusson's vivid and witty verse comes to life with the engravings of master illustrator Thomas Bewick. The volume also includes a biographical sketch of Fergusson's life, offering insight into the social and cultural milieu that shaped his art. The Poetical Works of Robert Ferguson is a must-have for any lover of Scottish literature. 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.