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History of the life and death of the great warrior Robert Bruce, King of Scotland

A short biography and history of Robert the Bruce, focusing especially on his role in the First War of Scottish Independence and the famous Battle of Bannockburn. This chapbook is one of a series of histories and biographies of notable Scottish…

Tags: # of Woodcuts: 1, Activity: dueling/fighting, Animal: horse(s), Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1831-1840, Chapbook Date: 1841-1850, Chapbook Genre: biography, Chapbook Publisher - Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers, Fashion (Clothing): armour, Fashion (Clothing): military, Gender: man/men, Monarch: king, Nature: hill(s), Outdoor Scene, Symbols: cross(s), Transportation: horse(s), Weapons: axe(s), Weapons: shield(s), Weapons: sword(s)

Allan Tine O'Harrow; to which are added, Highland laddie, Bonnie wood of Craigie lea

A short ballad or tale about Allan Tine O’Harrow – a Robin Hood-esque character who runs away from home after getting a maid with child. He travels to London where he joins the army and fights in Britain’s wars on the continent, whereafter he deserts…

Tags: # of Woodcuts: 1, Activity: dueling/fighting, Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1821-1830, Chapbook Genre: ballads & songs, Chapbook Publisher - Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers, Fashion (Clothing): upper class, Gender: man/men, Nature: tree(s), Outdoor Scene, Weapon: sword(s)

Tullochgorum, to which is added, the highland plaid, Hallow fair.

A collection of three ballads. The first is the popular reel of Tullochgorum, followed by a song describing the courting of a Lowland lass by a Highland lad. The final song humorously portrays the courting of multiple young couples.

Tags: # of Woodcuts: 1, Activity: dueling/fighting, Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1811-1820, Chapbook Genre: ballads & songs, Gender: man/men, Nature: tree(s), Outdoor Scene, Weapon: sword(s)

The Haughs of Crumdel; Giving a full account of that Memorable Battle fought by the Great Montrose and the Clans, against Oliver Cromwell; To which are added, The Broom of Cowdenknowes, The Highland Plaid.

Woodcut on title-page portraying two men dueling wearing hats and long coats

Tags: # of Woodcuts: 1, Activity: dueling/fighting, Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1821-1830, Chapbook Genre: ballads & songs, Fashion (Clothing): upper class, Gender: man/men, Nature: tree(s), Weapon: sword(s)

A Collection of Songs, &c. No. II Containing Charlie is my Darling. Come Tell Me Where The Maid Is Found. Down in a Valley. Doctor Monro. Rosy May Comes In Wi' Flowers. Waken, Lords and Ladies. Hope Told a Flattering Tale. O Jeanie, There's Naething to Fear Ye.

A Collection of Songs, &c. No. X Containing Wha'll be King but Charlie. Jenny's Bawbee. Mary. The Braw Fickle Wooer. The Landlady of France. Nid Noddin.

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Tags: # of Woodcuts: 1, Activity: dueling/fighting, Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1811-1820, Chapbook Date: 1821-1830, Chapbook Genre: ballads & songs, Chapbook Publisher - Edinburgh: Printed for the Booksellers, Fashion (Clothing): Highland attire, Fashion (Clothing): military, Gender: man/men, Monarch: prince, Occupation: soldier, Outdoor Scene, Weapon: shield(s), Weapons: sword(s)

A Collection of Songs, &c. No. XIX Containing Captain Mulligan. The Bold Dragoon. Will Watch. Say, My Heart, Why Wildly Beating. Home, Sweet Home! Had I a Cave.

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Tags: # of Woodcuts: 0, Activity: dueling/fighting, Bib Context: title-page, Chapbook Date: 1811-1820, Chapbook Date: 1821-1830, Chapbook Genre: ballads & songs, Chapbook Publisher - Edinburgh: Printed for the Booksellers, Fashion (Clothing): working class, Gender: man/men, Gender: woman/women, Indoor Scene, Tools: scissor(s), Tools: weight(s)

Rob Roy Macgregor, To which are added, Mrs. F.'s Delight The Highland Laddie, Billy ad Nancy's Parting, Together let us Range.

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