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Title: Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 18

Note: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 18" by Wilson and Leighton is a collection of historical fiction and imaginative tales written in the late 19th century. This volume features stories steeped in Scottish folklore, history, and tradition, including notable characters such as Sir William Wallace and Thomas de Longoville, the latter a pirate turned knight seeking redemption. The tales aim to evoke the spirit of Scotland during tumultuous historical periods, blending legend and reality. The opening of this volume presents a gripping narrative titled "Thomas of Chartres," set in the spring of 1298 with a Scottish vessel caught in the fog of the Irish Channel. The crew, including a young nobleman named Clelland and the formidable Sir William Wallace, are alerted to the presence of the pirate Thomas of Chartres, leading to a tense confrontation at sea. As the narrative unfolds, it introduces themes of honor, bravery, and the complexity of human character, particularly in the portrayal of a once noble knight turned pirate, hinting at deeper backstories and moral dilemmas that intertwine with the rich tapestry of Scottish history. As the characters prepare for battle, the excitement and tension set up an engaging premise for the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Compiler: Wilson, John Mackay, 1804-1835

Editor: Leighton, Alexander, 1800-1874

EBook No.: 39759

Published: May 22, 2012

Downloads: 67

Language: English

Subject: Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 18

Note: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Clarke, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 18" by Wilson and Leighton is a collection of historical fiction and imaginative tales written in the late 19th century. This volume features stories steeped in Scottish folklore, history, and tradition, including notable characters such as Sir William Wallace and Thomas de Longoville, the latter a pirate turned knight seeking redemption. The tales aim to evoke the spirit of Scotland during tumultuous historical periods, blending legend and reality. The opening of this volume presents a gripping narrative titled "Thomas of Chartres," set in the spring of 1298 with a Scottish vessel caught in the fog of the Irish Channel. The crew, including a young nobleman named Clelland and the formidable Sir William Wallace, are alerted to the presence of the pirate Thomas of Chartres, leading to a tense confrontation at sea. As the narrative unfolds, it introduces themes of honor, bravery, and the complexity of human character, particularly in the portrayal of a once noble knight turned pirate, hinting at deeper backstories and moral dilemmas that intertwine with the rich tapestry of Scottish history. As the characters prepare for battle, the excitement and tension set up an engaging premise for the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Compiler: Wilson, John Mackay, 1804-1835

Editor: Leighton, Alexander, 1800-1874

EBook No.: 39759

Published: May 22, 2012

Downloads: 67

Language: English

Subject: Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.