The Life and History of Mary Queen of Scots

Edinburgh: James Clarke & Co.

1820 per National Library of Scotland

31 pages

11 cm

Juvenile Books; no.3

Price Twopence on cover and title-page.

biography

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 highly romanticized – typical of many histories of Mary – portraying Mary as a beautiful and brave queen, but one who fell victim to her own womanly desires and to various other undeserved misfortunes. Notes: Several illustrations throughout, including images of the murder of David Rizzio, Queen Mary’s Arrival in Scotland, Mary Admonished by John Knox, Queen Mary Brought a Prisoner to Edinburgh, Mary Resigning her Right to the Crown, the Battle of Langside, the Death of Regent Murray, and the Execution of Mary Queen of Scots.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Crime

Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587

Religion and Morals

Chapbooks - Scotland - Edinburgh

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