Remains of the Rev. Robert Shirra, Linktown, Kirkcaldy, with a memoir

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H/B condition is poor the front cover and title page is loose, spine missing. 197 pages plus adverts. Rev R Shirra 1724-1803 was a seceding minister of the Burgler Church of Kirkcaldy now Bethelfield in Linktown Parish from about 1750. He was well known throughout Scotland from his perculiar style of preaching and his broad and droll sense of humour throughout his ministry. In about 1770 he is said to have saved Kirkcaldy from plunder by John Paul Jones who was anchored off the town. The Rev Shirra along with his congregation went down to the shore and prayed. A storm arose and dispersed J P Jones. N° de ref. del artículo 082958

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