02108cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000270011324500350014026400510017530000470022633600260027333700260029933800360032550000310036150800260039252011030041853400450152165300120156665300290157865300240160770000250163170000420165685600430169899900170174138845UtSlPG20260610133905.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aPlatt, William,d1867-10aStories of the Scottish Border 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-07-17  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Stories of the Scottish Border" by Mr. and Mrs. William Platt is a historical collection of ballads and narratives written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the rich tapestry of legends, conflicts, and tales from the borderlands between England and Scotland, highlighting the fierce and romantic spirit of its inhabitants. The book captures a colorful period marked by chivalry, rivalry, and the picturesque landscapes that defined the Border regions.  The opening of this collection introduces readers to the character and history of the Borders, emphasizing the rugged terrain and the culture of its people, who were known for their adventurous spirit and readiness for confrontation. It discusses the region’s history of raiding and the significance of landmarks, as well as key figures like Black Agnes of Dunbar and the heroic Grace Darling. The narratives set the stage for the subsequent ballads by illustrating the romantic yet tumultuous background that frames the tales of valiant knights, crafty witches, and enduring love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBallads  aGreat Britain -- History  aScotland -- History1 aPlatt, William, Mrs.1 aWilliams, Morris Meredith,d1881-197340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38845  c79684d79684