Ringan Gilhaize V1 - John Galt - Bog

Ringan Gilhaize V1: Or The Covenanters is a historical novel written by John Galt and first published in 1823. The book tells the story of Ringan Gilhaize, a Scottish covenanter who lived during the 17th century. The novel is set during the period of religious and political turmoil in Scotland, known as the Covenanting period, when the country was torn apart by conflicts between the Covenanters and the Royalists.The book follows Ringan Gilhaize's journey as he becomes involved in the Covenanter movement and fights for the rights of the Scottish people. Along the way, he encounters various historical figures, including the infamous Graham of Claverhouse, who was responsible for the persecution of the Covenanters.The novel is divided into three parts, each covering a different period of Ringan Gilhaize's life. Part one focuses on his childhood and early years, part two follows his involvement in the Covenanting movement, and part three details his final years and ultimate fate.The book is considered an important work of Scottish literature and a significant contribution to the historical fiction genre. It provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life during the Covenanting period and offers insights into the political and religious struggles that shaped Scotland's history.In Three Volumes.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.