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Lays of the Scottish Cavaliers and Other Poems

by William Edmondstoune Aytoun

Level C1 · AdvancedHistoricalPoetry28 chapters
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About this book

Amid the devastating defeat at the Battle of Flodden in 1513, Scottish nobles and commoners alike face harrowing loss and unyielding valor. Experience the fierce loyalty, sacrifice, and turmoil that engulf Edinburgh and its people in the aftermath of this historic clash.

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Contents

28 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02EDINBURGH AFTER FLODDEN
03THE EXECUTION OF MONTROSE
04THE EXECUTION OF MONTROSE
05NOTES TO "THE EXECUTION OF MONTROSE"
06THE HEART OF THE BRUCE
07THE HEART OF THE BRUCE
08THE BURIAL MARCH OF DUNDEE
09THE BURIAL MARCH OF DUNDEE
10THE WIDOW OF GLENCOE
11THE WIDOW OF GLENCOE
12THE ISLAND OF THE SCOTS

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