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Claverhouse (1887)

Claverhouse (1887)

Morris, Mowbray Walter

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Literary Fiction

ISBN10: 1436808111
ISBN13: 9781436808118
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Claverhouse is a historical novel written by Mowbray Walter Morris and published in 1887. The book is set in 17th century Scotland and follows the life of John Graham of Claverhouse, a Scottish soldier and politician who played a significant role in the Jacobite Risings.The novel begins with Claverhouse's childhood and his early days as a soldier in the Scottish army. As he rises through the ranks, he becomes involved in the political intrigue of the time and becomes a loyal supporter of King James II.Throughout the book, Claverhouse faces many challenges, including battles with the Covenanters and the Jacobites. He also struggles with his own personal demons, including his love for a woman who is already married and his own sense of duty and honor.The novel provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of 17th century Scotland, including its politics, religion, and social customs. It also explores the themes of loyalty, duty, and honor, as well as the consequences of war and political upheaval.Overall, Claverhouse is a well-written and engaging historical novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of Scotland's most famous soldiers and politicians.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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