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Title: The Life of Sir William Wallace, the Governor General of Scotland, and Hero of the Scottish Chiefs. Containing His Parentage, Adventures, Heroic Achievements, Imprisonments and Death; Drawn from Authentic Materials of Scottish History
Author: Peter Donaldson Publisher: Barber and Robinson (Hartford) Printing Year: 1824 Condition/Details: Bound in half leather with gilt lettering to spine, this antique volume is a scarce biography of Wallace (1272/1276 - 1305), the Scottish knight, landowner, and patriot who is known for leading a resistance during the Wars of Scottish Independence. Along with Andrew Moray, he defeated an English army at Stirling, and became Guardian of Scotland, serving until his defeat at the Battle of Falkirk. After several years in hiding, Wallace was eventually found and captured in Robroyston near Glasgow and handed over to Edward I of England ("Longshanks"), who had him executed for treason.The work is illustrated with a frontispiece depicting "Hesilrig killing the wife of Wallace". This small volume shows external age/wear, and is solidly bound with age-toned pages. The book measures approximately 3.5" x 5.75" and contains 166 pages. Shipping cost (within the U.S.) for this lot will be: $4.50 ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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