Historical Fiction

Stories of the Scottish Border

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  • 1910 first published
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Published in 1910, Stories of the Scottish Border is a historical fiction novel by William Platt and Mrs. William Platt.

A free LibriVox audiobook (7 h 32 min) is available.

About Stories of the Scottish Border

Nothing seems to be known about Mr and Mrs William Platt, the writers of Stories of the Scottish Border. What they produced is an eccentric guidebook and history, seen partly through the ballads of the region. The book recounts the military stratagems, treachery and courage of those who struggled for control of the Border lands and of the whole country, and tells of the triumphs or tragic fate of those who took part on both sides. It also tells us stories of the Border Reivers, raiders who lived by riding out and stealing their neighbours’ livestock. Their lives were governed for several hundred years by a form of rough justice, and they showed an even rougher wit. While their adventures, though cloaked by the writers in romance and chivalry, were often petty and bloodthirsty, the ballads which distill their experience are, at their best, haunting and intensely moving. The Borders and Northumberland have changed little in aspect over the centuries, and I suggest following the book with a map and images of the places described, to give some idea of the wild remoteness and imaginative power of this Border land. - Summary by Jhiu
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Who wrote Stories of the Scottish Border?

Stories of the Scottish Border was written by William Platt and Mrs. William Platt and first published in 1910.

What genre is Stories of the Scottish Border?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is there a free audiobook of Stories of the Scottish Border?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 7 h 32 min.

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