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The Life and Wonderful Prophecies of Donald Cargill who was executed at the cross of Edinburgh, on the 26th July, 1680 for his adherence to the Covenant, and work of Reformation.
A brief biography of the famous Covenanter, Donald Cargill, including references to events in his life, his rebellion against Charles II, his ministries as an outlawed preacher, and his capture, conviction, and execution. Excerpts from his sermons…
The Life and Transactions of Mrs. Jane Shore, Concubine to King Edward IVth. Adventure of Allan Barclay, a private soldier in the-regiment. Love and Torture.
This chapbook includes two tales based on historical characters followed by a short anecdotal tale. The first story describes the life of Jane Shore, from childhood in a merchant family, to marriage to a goldsmith, to life as mistress to Edward IV…
The Life and Prophecies, of Alexander Peden.
This biography tells the life and history of Alexander Peden, a renegade Presbyterian minister after the Restoration. The author focuses specifically on the many instances where Peden was reported to made a prediction or prophecy of upcoming events…
The life and meritorious transactions, of John Knox, the great Scottish reformer
A short history and biography of John Knox, including a description of the events leading up to the Reformation, as well as Knox’s role during the actual overhaul of the Kirk. Also included is a description of the structure of the kirk and its…
The Life and History of Mary Queen of Scots.
A short history and biography of the life and death of Mary, Queen of Scots, including events such as the murder of David Rizzio, the Kirk of the Field, her precipitous marriage to Lord Bothwell, and her imprisonment and execution under Elizabeth I.…
The Life and History of Mary Queen of Scots
This is a short history of the life of Mary Queen of Scots, from birth to death. According to a list of other publications on the back, this was one of a series of books printed for juvenile readers, with many accompanying illustrations. The story is…
The Life and Death of the famous Pyper of Kilbarchan; or The epitaph of Habby Simpson, Quha on his drone bore bony Flags: He maid his cheiks as reid as crimson, and bobbit quhan he blew his bags. Paisley Repository, No. 23
Collection of ballads, anecdotes, epitaphs, and biographical information on the infamous 16th century piper, Habby Simpson.
