The Lyon in Mourning + Itinerary of Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Four-Volume Set)
Author: Blaikie, Walter Biggar; Rev. Robert Forbes; Henry Paton
binding: Hardback
Published: Scottish Academic Press, 1975
Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markings
“The Lyon in Mourning” is a fascinating collection of journals, narratives, and memoranda compiled by Robert Forbes, Bishop of Ross and Caithness, which provides an intimate glimpse into the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 and the life of Prince Charles Edward Stuart. This facsimile edition, published in 1975, spans four volumes and includes the “Itinerary of Prince Charles Edward Stuart,” meticulously compiled by Henry Paton and Walter Biggar Blaikie. The itinerary traces the Prince’s journey from his landing in Scotland in July 1745 to his departure in September 1746, offering a detailed account of his movements and the events that unfolded during this tumultuous period. The set is a treasure trove for historians and enthusiasts of Scottish history, as it captures the fervor, hopes, and ultimate despair of the Jacobite cause through firsthand accounts and documents. Priced at $250, this edition not only serves as a valuable historical resource but also as a collector’s item, preserving the legacy of one of Scotland’s most dramatic and romanticized episodes.
Author: Blaikie, Walter Biggar; Rev. Robert Forbes; Henry Paton
binding: Hardback
Published: Scottish Academic Press, 1975
Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markings
“The Lyon in Mourning” is a fascinating collection of journals, narratives, and memoranda compiled by Robert Forbes, Bishop of Ross and Caithness, which provides an intimate glimpse into the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 and the life of Prince Charles Edward Stuart. This facsimile edition, published in 1975, spans four volumes and includes the “Itinerary of Prince Charles Edward Stuart,” meticulously compiled by Henry Paton and Walter Biggar Blaikie. The itinerary traces the Prince’s journey from his landing in Scotland in July 1745 to his departure in September 1746, offering a detailed account of his movements and the events that unfolded during this tumultuous period. The set is a treasure trove for historians and enthusiasts of Scottish history, as it captures the fervor, hopes, and ultimate despair of the Jacobite cause through firsthand accounts and documents. Priced at $250, this edition not only serves as a valuable historical resource but also as a collector’s item, preserving the legacy of one of Scotland’s most dramatic and romanticized episodes.