The Prince in the Heather

By: Eric Linklater

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Synopsis: This is an account, by a world-famous Scottish author, of the greatest manhunt in history. The time is August, 1746: the quarry none other than Bonnie Prince Charlie, fleeing for his life after the disastrous battle of Culloden, the last pitched battle to be fought on British soil. The story, told almost day by day and using journals and other contemporary sources, is one of superb bravery, cold treachery, desperate moonlight escapes, hiding out in caves and pig-styes with the most meagre of supplies, and of the love and devotion of a few faithful Highlanders who gladly offered up their lives for the Prince from over the water. Here is the most spell-binding book about Scotland ever published. It is fact filled and suspenseful but always interesting. Here is Bonnie Prince Charlie at his best, braving deprivation, foul weather, and long marches in bare feet. He relies on help from the poorest to the most aristocratic Scotsmen. Dressed in sodden rags or disguised as a serving man, even a servant woman, his wit, highest nobility, Christian faith, innate kindness and ability to inspire and charm, remain in tact. This is Scotland at its wild, proud, best.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 141 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780586042496
Publisher:: N/A
Date of Addition:: 07/19/07
Copyrighted By:: Eric Linklater and The Drambuie Liqueur Co Ltd
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Military, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Outdoors and Nature, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Amber W
Proofread By:: Lissi
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.