The Standard Bearer (1898) - Samuel Rutherford Crockett - Bog

The Standard Bearer is a novel written by Scottish author Samuel Rutherford Crockett and first published in 1898. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a young man named Andrew Lammie, who is the son of a poor Scottish farmer. Andrew is a strong and determined young man who dreams of becoming a soldier and fighting for his country. However, Andrew's life takes a drastic turn when he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Alison, who is the daughter of a wealthy landowner. Alison's father opposes their relationship and forbids them from seeing each other, forcing Andrew to leave his home and join the army. As Andrew rises through the ranks of the military, he becomes a respected and feared soldier, known as the ""Standard Bearer"" for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield. But despite his success, Andrew cannot forget his love for Alison and longs to be reunited with her. The novel is a tale of love, war, and the struggle for social status in a time of great turmoil in Scotland. Crockett's vivid descriptions of the Scottish countryside and the brutality of war make for a gripping read, while the characters' struggles with love and social class add depth and complexity to the story. The Standard Bearer is a classic work of Scottish literature that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.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.