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- A Scottish Story Of Martyr Times (1875)

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The Crown of Glory or Faithful Unto Death: A Scottish Story of Martyr Times is a historical novel written by Matilda Horsburgh and first published in 1875. The story is set in Scotland during the 17th century, a time when religious persecution was rampant and the Covenanters were fighting for their beliefs. The novel follows the life of a young Scottish woman named Jeanie Rutherford, who is a devout Presbyterian and refuses to conform to the Church of England. She is arrested and imprisoned for her beliefs, and the novel chronicles her struggles and eventual martyrdom. The book is a powerful and moving account of the hardships faced by those who stood up for their faith during a tumultuous period in Scottish history. Horsburgh's writing is rich and descriptive, and she does an excellent job of bringing the characters and events to life. The Crown of Glory or Faithful Unto Death is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, religious persecution, or the struggles of those who fought for their beliefs in the face of adversity.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781167043727
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 162
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x9 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 227 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 19. december 2024
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The Crown of Glory or Faithful Unto Death: A Scottish Story of Martyr Times is a historical novel written by Matilda Horsburgh and first published in 1875. The story is set in Scotland during the 17th century, a time when religious persecution was rampant and the Covenanters were fighting for their beliefs. The novel follows the life of a young Scottish woman named Jeanie Rutherford, who is a devout Presbyterian and refuses to conform to the Church of England. She is arrested and imprisoned for her beliefs, and the novel chronicles her struggles and eventual martyrdom. The book is a powerful and moving account of the hardships faced by those who stood up for their faith during a tumultuous period in Scottish history. Horsburgh's writing is rich and descriptive, and she does an excellent job of bringing the characters and events to life. The Crown of Glory or Faithful Unto Death is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, religious persecution, or the struggles of those who fought for their beliefs in the face of adversity.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.

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