Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 08 by Wilson and Leighton
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"WILSON'S TALES OF THE BORDERS AND OF SCOTLAND, VOLUME 08" by Wilson and Leighton is a collection of historical, traditional, and imaginative tales written in the late 19th century. This volume weaves together narratives that explore the folklore and historical events of the Scottish Borders, often blending elements of superstition, romance, and moral lessons. It opens with "The Doom of Soulis," detailing the notorious figure of Lord Soulis, a sorcerer who terrorizes
the land, alongside themes of vengeance and the trials faced by his victims, capturing the reader's attention with vivid storytelling. At the start of the collection, a young traveler arrives in Denholm, the birthplace of the poet Dr. Leyden, stirring memories of the poet's legacy while he engages with a local laborer. This encounter ignites reflections on Leyden’s works and introduces the dire tale of Lord Soulis, a tyrant whose malevolent actions lead him to perform dark sorcery in a quest for power and a desired bride. The story unfolds with the villain's dark rituals and his ultimate downfall, hinting at themes of justice and retribution against the backdrop of a tumultuous Scottish landscape filled with superstition and ancient lore. Through the eyes of the young stranger, readers are drawn into a world where legends come to life and the moral complexities of past eras are navigated. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Compiler | Wilson, John Mackay, 1804-1835 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Leighton, Alexander, 1800-1874 |
| Title | Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 08 |
| Credits |
Produced by David Clarke, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34147 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34147-7 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 528 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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