Voice Of The Wind: The Family Of Alice Syme From The Scottish Covenanters To 1978
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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A richly detailed work of genealogical and social history, Voice of the Wind chronicles the multigenerational journey of the Syme family, tracing their roots from the turbulent era of the Scottish Covenanters — the 17th-century Presbyterian dissenters who defied royal authority in defense of their faith — through to 1978. With meticulous research and a reverent tone, Vida Martin reconstructs the lives, migrations, and enduring values of a family shaped by religious conviction and historical upheaval. The narrative illustrates how the Covenanting spirit, forged under persecution on Scottish soil, carried forward through generations and across geographies, leaving its mark on descendants long after the original struggles had passed. Blending family memoir with broader historical context, the work presents an intimate portrait of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary times, making it an invaluable resource for genealogists, historians, and anyone with a connection to Scottish Presbyterian heritage.
Author: Vida Martin
Format: Paperback
Published: 2002, Jean Edwards
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly detailed work of genealogical and social history, Voice of the Wind chronicles the multigenerational journey of the Syme family, tracing their roots from the turbulent era of the Scottish Covenanters — the 17th-century Presbyterian dissenters who defied royal authority in defense of their faith — through to 1978. With meticulous research and a reverent tone, Vida Martin reconstructs the lives, migrations, and enduring values of a family shaped by religious conviction and historical upheaval. The narrative illustrates how the Covenanting spirit, forged under persecution on Scottish soil, carried forward through generations and across geographies, leaving its mark on descendants long after the original struggles had passed. Blending family memoir with broader historical context, the work presents an intimate portrait of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary times, making it an invaluable resource for genealogists, historians, and anyone with a connection to Scottish Presbyterian heritage.