02300cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500520014426400510019630000470024733600260029433700260032033800360034650000310038250800260041352013640043953400450180365300270184865300510187585600430192699900170196946966UtSlPG20260610134058.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aSwan, Annie S.,d1859-194310aAdam Hepburn's Vow: A Tale of Kirk and Covenant 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-09-25  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Adam Hepburn's Vow: A Tale of Kirk and Covenant" by Annie S. Swan is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on the turbulent times in Scotland during the 17th century, particularly focusing on the struggles of the Church of Scotland against royal oppression and the quest for religious freedom. The main characters introduced include minister Andrew Gray, his children David and Agnes, and their journey to Edinburgh where the nation gathers to sign a significant Covenant at a pivotal moment in history.  The opening of the tale depicts a family journeying to Edinburgh as a dramatic political movement begins to unfold. On a cold February afternoon, they arrive at the bustling city, filled with uncertainty and excitement about the upcoming events. The minister conveys the solemnity of their mission to his children, emphasizing the importance of faith and courage in the face of oppression. This context establishes the stakes of their quest while foreshadowing the trials and tribulations they may encounter. The minister’s interactions with his children reveal a mixture of tenderness and the weight of moral duty, suggesting that the narrative will explore themes of family loyalty, faith, and the significance of standing up for one’s beliefs amidst societal turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCovenanters -- Fiction  aScotland -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46966  c87805d87805