Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Gretna Green Register (1842)

The Gretna Green Register (1842)

Elliott, Robert
Brown, Caleb

Paperback

General ReferenceFiction AnthologiesBritish History

ISBN10: 1165656736
ISBN13: 9781165656738
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Gretna Green Register is a historical book written by Robert Elliott in 1842. The book is a comprehensive account of the famous Gretna Green marriage tradition that was popular in Scotland during the 18th and 19th centuries. Gretna Green was a small Scottish village that became known as the destination for eloping couples who wanted to get married without the consent of their families.The book contains a detailed description of the history of Gretna Green and the Scottish marriage laws that made it a popular destination for eloping couples. It also includes a collection of marriage records that were kept by the local blacksmiths who performed the marriage ceremonies. These records provide a fascinating insight into the lives of the couples who chose to marry in Gretna Green.The Gretna Green Register is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scotland or the traditions surrounding marriage. It provides a unique perspective on a fascinating period in Scottish history and offers a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived during that time. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Gretna Green or the Scottish marriage tradition.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.

1 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies

View All