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c1910 The Pentland Rising : Robert Louis Stevenson : Scottish History
c1910 The Pentland Rising : Robert Louis Stevenson : Scottish History
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The Pentland Rising
A Page of History, 1666
By Robert Louis Stevenson
Published by W.P. Nimmo, Edinburgh, c1910. 7 x 12.5 cm book with limp suede binding. This book is a reprint of the author's first printed book when he was 16 years old. Marble endpapers. Includes frontispiece presenting Martyr's Stone at Rullion Green. 70 pages in total.
Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Pentland Rising: A Page of History, 1666" is a historical narrative that vividly recounts the events leading up to the Battle of Rullion Green, fought on November 28, 1666. This battle was a significant episode in Scottish history, marking the beginning of the Covenanter uprisings against the Stuart monarchy. Stevenson's account is notable for its clarity, narrative energy, and early signs of the literary talent that would later define his career. He blends historical fact with dramatic storytelling, reconstructing the events leading up to the uprising, the motivations of the Covenanters, and the brutal suppression that followed.
CONDITION
A very good copy. Binding in very good condition with small markings. Spine slightly worn but no major damages. All contents present and pages in good clean condition. Front endpaper missing. Overall very good.
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