The history of King Robt. Bruce : containing the memorable battle of Bannockburn, &c &c. &c.
Bibliographic Citation:
The history of King Robt. Bruce : containing the memorable battle of Bannockburn, &c &c. &c. Edinburgh : Printed & published by J. Brydone, South Hanover Street, [1839-1858?]
Alternative Title:
History of King Robert Bruce
Publisher:
Printed & published by J. Brydone, South Hanover Street, [1839-1858?]
Notes:
  • Undated. Dates from period of activity of publisher at address, cf. Scottish Book Trade Index WWW site.
  • Woodcut on title page.
  • No. 15 of a series of numbered chapbooks.
  • Colophon at foot of p. 24 reads : James Brydone, Printer, 17 South Hanover Street, Edinburgh.
  • First sentence: "Edward I. of England, having constrained John Baliol to abdicate the throne of Scotland, and succeeded, by treachery, in securing the renowned Sir William Wallace, whom he cruelly put to death at London on the 23rd of August 1305, took possession of the country as his by right of conquest."
  • Includes 1 woodcut.
  • Copy in McGill Library's Rare Books and Special Collections: self-wrappers; uncut and folded as issued.
Physical Description:
text.chapbook.black and white, 17 x 10 cm.
Language:
English
Chapbook Category:
Historical, Political and Biographical
Digital Collection:
McGill Library's Chapbook Collection
Sponsor:
The McGill Library's Chapbook Collection was made possible through a generous donation from the Harold Crabtree Foundation.
Copyright:
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Link to this chapbook:
http://digital.library.mcgill.ca/chapbooks/fullrecord.php?ID=7842
Chapbook Identifier:
PN970_B79_H55_1839