The Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) 1860-1914 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Standard Bearer" by S. R. Crockett is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set during the turbulent times of the late 17th century in Scotland, focusing on the life of a young boy named Quintin MacClellan. As Quintin comes of age amidst conflict and danger, the narrative explores themes of faith, loyalty, and the search for identity in a world marked by persecution and turmoil. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Quintin MacClellan, a shepherd boy who witnesses a harrowing scene on Midsummer Day in the year 1685. As he tends to his family's flock on the hills of Galloway, he becomes entangled in the violent pursuit of Covenanters by government troops. This event marks a transformative moment in his life, as he grapples with the brutality of oppression and the loss of innocence that follows. The opening chapters highlight both his personal journey and the broader historical context of the Covenanter movement in Scotland, setting the stage for a gripping tale of sacrifice and a struggle for human dignity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-09-28 Produced by Chuck Greif, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Covenanters -- Fiction Scotland -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified 06031591 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53164 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53164 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134227.0 53164