000 02254cam a22003253u 4500
001 47800
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134111.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aDA
100 1 _aLang, Andrew,
_d1844-1912
245 1 0 _aHighways and Byways in the Border :
_bIllustrated
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-12-29
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"Highways and Byways in the Border" by Andrew Lang and John Lang is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work explores the cultural, historical, and natural landscapes of the Scottish-English Border region, drawing on legends, literary references, and personal anecdotes to paint a vivid picture of the area. The authors aim to highlight the rich tapestry of memories and stories that define the Border, engaging readers with tales of battles, folklore, and the picturesque scenery. At the start of the book, the preface indicates that the work stems from a collaborative endeavor, with John Lang reflecting on his late brother's intent to capture the essence of the Border region. The opening chapter introduces the Border as a place steeped in history and mythology, discussing its ever-shifting boundaries and the significance of places like Berwick. The narrative incorporates anecdotes, historical events, and local folklore while inviting readers to journey through the enchanting and often tumultuous history associated with this region, marked by tales of forays, battles, and even ghostly apparitions that linger in the landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScottish Borders (Scotland) -- Description and travel
700 1 _aLang, John,
_d1849-1917
700 1 _aThomson, Hugh,
_d1860-1920
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47800
999 _c88639
_d88639