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MEMOIRS OF THE JACOBITES OF 1715 AND 1745.
VOLUME III.
PREFACE.
CONTENTS OF THE THIRD VOLUME.
MEMOIRS OF THE JACOBITES.
LORD GEORGE MURRAY.
JAMES DRUMMOND, STYLED DUKE OF PERTH.
M. S.
FLORA MACDONALD.
FROM MRS. MACDONALD TO MRS. MACKENZIE OF DELVIN, BY DUNKELL.
Delving into the turbulent world of the 1715 and 1745 Jacobite risings, this volume weaves together a rich tapestry of personal letters, family recollections, and contemporary observations. Drawing on the diligent research of a devoted chronicler, the narrative brings to life the passions, loyalties, and everyday concerns of those who dared to challenge the Hanoverian throne. The prose balances scholarly detail with vivid anecdotes, offering listeners a clear sense of the era’s social and political texture.
The third installment expands the story with fresh material on key figures such as Lord George Murray, the charismatic Highland leader, and the celebrated Flora MacDonald, whose daring exploits have become legend. Illustrated by portraits of Prince Charles and Lord Balmerino, the book also uncovers previously unpublished correspondence that reveals the inner workings of Jacobite circles. Listeners will find a compelling blend of history and humanity, inviting them to hear the voices that shaped a pivotal chapter in British history.
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (811K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Susan Skinner, Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Mar 31, 2007
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1797–1862
A busy and versatile 19th-century English writer, she published both novels and lively works of popular history. She also wrote under the name Grace Wharton, bringing a readable, story-driven style to the past.
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