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_aWilson, John Mackay, _d1804-1835 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aWilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 16 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-10-27 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Clarke, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"WILSON'S TALES OF THE BORDERS AND OF SCOTLAND, Volume 16" by Wilson and Leighton is a collection of historical, traditional, and imaginative narratives written in the late 19th century. This anthology, part of a series, offers rich tales exploring themes of loyalty, rebellion, and the idiosyncrasies of life in the Scottish Borders. It includes stories about figures such as James Nicholson, a weaver and self-proclaimed Leveller, who grapples with his political beliefs against the backdrop of significant historical events. The opening of this volume begins with the tale of James Nicholson, showcasing his life as a Leveller amidst the socio-political turmoil of Scotland. The narrative delves into his character as a passionate, often politically charged individual who idolizes Napoleon and participates in clandestine discussions about freedom and rebellion. As the story unfolds, we see his ambitions for his family's future entangle with his son George’s journey into the military, resulting in a heart-wrenching conflict between father and son over ideals and allegiances, all set against the historical context of wars and revolutions. The blend of personal narrative with wider historical events sets a compelling stage for this collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScottish Borders (Scotland) -- Fiction | ||
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_aLeighton, Alexander, _d1800-1874 |
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