Philip Colville - Grace Kennedy - Bog

""Philip Colville: Or A Covenanter's Story"" is a historical fiction novel written by Grace Kennedy and published in 1825. The story is set in 17th century Scotland during the reign of Charles II and follows the life of Philip Colville, a young man who becomes involved in the Covenanters, a group of Scottish Presbyterians who opposed the King's attempts to impose Anglicanism on Scotland.The novel begins with Philip's childhood and his growing awareness of the political and religious tensions in Scotland. As he grows older, Philip becomes more involved in the Covenanters' struggle and eventually joins their ranks as a soldier. He experiences the hardships of battle and imprisonment, but also finds love and friendship among his fellow rebels.Throughout the novel, Kennedy portrays the Covenanters as heroic figures fighting for their religious and political freedom against the oppressive forces of the monarchy. She also explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and faith, as Philip and his comrades are forced to make difficult choices in the face of persecution and danger.Overall, ""Philip Colville: Or A Covenanter's Story"" is a compelling historical novel that offers a vivid and engaging portrait of a pivotal moment in Scottish history.This Book Is In English.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.