Life of Adam Smith

By John Rae

Life of Adam Smith - John Rae
  • Release Date: 2018-01-19
  • Genre: History

Description

Adam Smith was born at Kirkcaldy, in the county of Fife, Scotland, on the 5th of June 1723. He was the son of Adam Smith, Writer to the Signet, Judge Advocate for Scotland and Comptroller of the Customs in the Kirkcaldy district, by Margaret, daughter of John Douglas of Strathendry, a considerable landed proprietor in the same county...