19. Add me to the list of renowned literary Dundonians such as Mcgonagall! #thewitchslist #50days #50reasons

William Mcgonagall is Dundee's most infamous literary son. His unintentionally humorous poems are quoted throughout the world.

He described Dundee's river Tay as follows:
"Beautiful silvery Tay,
With your landscapes, so lovely and gay,
Along each side of your waters, to Perth all the way;
No other river in the world has got scenery more fine,
Only I am told the beautiful Rhine."

One of his favourite preachers received the following praise:
"He preaches in a plain straightforward way,
The people flock to hear him night and day,
And hundreds from the doors are often turn’d away,
Because he is the greatest preacher of the present day.
He has written the life of Sir Walter Scott,
And while he lives he will never be forgot,
Nor when he is dead,
Because by his admirers it will be often read;
And fill their minds with wonder and delight,
And wile away the tedious hours on a cold winter’s night."

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