The Battle of Roslin. And, John Highlandman’s remarks on Glasgow

John Highlandman’s remarks on Glasgow

Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers

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

8 pages

16 cm

'23' is printed at the foot of the title page

ballads & songs

wit & humor

The first song is a celebration of the Battle of Roslin, which took place in 1303, presumably in celebration of the 500 year anniversary of the battle. The song celebrates the bravery of the Scots who overcome 3 to 1 odds and route the English, featuring a romanticized depiction of medieval Scots fighting in tartan plaid and bonnets. The second song is a humorous account of a Highlander who visits Glasgow and sees many fantastic but ridiculous sights there, from a hanging, to the devil, to the fashions of people attending a sermon.

Battle of Roslin (Wikepedia entry): The Battle of Roslin was a battle of the First War of Scottish Independence, taking place on 24 February 1303 at Roslin, Scotland. It is the subject of an extremely highly coloured account written by Walter Bower in the mid-15th century which bears no relationship to the contemporary evidence. The battlefield is currently under research to be inventoried[1] and protected by Historic Scotland under the Scottish Historical Environment Policy of 2009... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Roslin

Roslin, Scotland

Highlands

War

Roslin, Battle of, Scotland, 1303

Chapbooks - Scotland - Glasgow

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