The History of the Black Douglas. With an account of the Battle of Otterburn

Glasgow: Francis Orr & Sons

1840-1850 per University of Glasgow Union Catalogue of Scottish Chapbooks

34, [i.e. 24]

s0098b48 (copy)

Chapbook #4 in a bound collection of 34 chapbooks (s0098b48)

Chapbook #3 in a bound collection of 22 chapbooks (s0221b12)

'163' is printed at the bottom of the title page

biography

A short history and biography of Sir James Douglas, also known as the Good Lord James and as the Black Douglas, focusing especially on his many exploits against the English in the First War of Scottish Independence, as well as his journey to bring Robert the Bruce’s heart on Crusade. This biography is followed by a brief account of the Battle of Otterburn, also known as the Battle of Chevy Chase, fought in 1388 between the Earl of Douglas (James’ grand-nephew) and Sir Henry Percy. This chapbook is one of a series of histories and biographies of notable Scottish figures which have been bound together in this collection.

Chapbooks - Scotland - Glasgow

Otterburn, Battle of, Otterburn, England, 1388

War

Douglas, Sir James, Lord of Douglas, 1286-1330

Percy, Henry, Lord, 1364-1403

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