Bøker av William Edmondstoune Aytoun

"The Execution of Montrose" by William Edmondstoune Aytoun is a stirring historical narrative that transports readers to the tumultuous period of the English Civil War in 17th century Scotland. Aytoun's vivid prose brings to life the dramatic events surrounding the downfall of James Graham, the Marquis of Montrose, a Scottish nobleman and military leader. Through Aytoun's meticulous research and gripping storytelling, readers are immersed in the intrigue, betrayal, and political machinations of the era. As Montrose faces his final moments, Aytoun captures the poignancy and tragedy of his fate, while also highlighting his unwavering courage and defiance in the face of adversity. "The Execution of Montrose" is a powerful exploration of honor, loyalty, and the human spirit, reminding us of the enduring legacy of those who dare to stand for their beliefs, even in the darkest of times.

This is a collection of traditional ballads from Scotland, with an introduction and notes by the poet and professor William Edmondstoune Aytoun. The ballads are presented in their original dialect, and cover a range of themes, from love and romance to murder and betrayal. Aytoun's notes provide valuable context for understanding the history and culture of Scotland, and the role of ballads in its literary tradition. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature or folk culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Stories by English Authors: Scotland is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition .Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.