John Mitchell - poet

[grammatj8]

Apparently John Mitchell was a poet, born in 1863 in Cabrach, scotland or Dufftown.  Owned a hotel in Aberdeen, not sure of what date.  Can anyone tell me if there is a book out or if anyone has any knowledge of this gentleman.  Thanks

[grammatj8]

I have found the name of the book -Byland: poems of war and peace by John Mitchell published in     1918.  How would I go about getting a copy of this book.  I have googled myself crazy and can't find it.  Thanks for any help

[grammatj8]

Bydand: poems of war and peace by John Mitchell published in     1918.
I do believe I might of spelled Byland wrong maybe Bydand.  I have found a little on the internet however, I still don't know how to get this book.  Any help would be appreciated.

[MonicaL]

A hard one this one! I would probably contact the University of Aberdeen Library to see whether they have any further reference to the book.

University of Aberdeen · King's College · Aberdeen AB24 3FX
Telephone: +44 (0)1224-272000
www.abdn.ac.uk

I can only really see a couple of references to it including www.abdn.ac.uk/elphinstone/kist/search/display.php?cmil01.dat

The way the book ref. has been written up, "University Aberdeen, Press" makes me wonder if it may have actually been printed/published by the University originally?

Regards.

Monica 

[grammatj8]

Thanks Monica, I have just emailed them for some help.

[mitchell]

Hi,

There are 3 copies of this book available for sale at AbeBooks

 http://www.abebooks.co.uk/?AID=9867503&PID=1457557&SID=1Weuk

put in a search and you'll find them 

Elaine

By the way, "Bydand" is the regimental motto of the Gordon Highlanders