Jacobite Relics of Scotland: Songs, Airs and Legends of Adherents to the House of Stuart (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428643222)

""Jacobite Relics of Scotland"" is a collection of songs, airs, and legends that were popular among supporters of the House of Stuart during the Jacobite uprisings in Scotland. Compiled by James Hogg, a Scottish poet and novelist, the book contains over 100 pieces of traditional Scottish music and poetry, many of which were composed during the 17th and 18th centuries. The songs and ballads in the book celebrate the bravery and loyalty of the Jacobite soldiers who fought for the restoration of the Stuart monarchy, as well as the romantic ideals of Scottish nationalism and independence. The book also includes historical notes and anecdotes about the Jacobite cause and its leaders, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Hogg
ISBN-10: 1428643222
ISBN-13: 9781428643222
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/09/2006
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d