Highways and Byways in the Border by Andrew Lang and John Lang

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47800.html.images 959 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47800.epub3.images 88.7 MB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47800.epub.images 88.6 MB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47800.epub.noimages 399 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47800.kf8.images 88.6 MB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47800.kindle.images 88.6 MB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47800.txt.utf-8 728 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/47800/pg47800-h.zip 84.9 MB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912
Author Lang, John, 1849-1917
Illustrator Thomson, Hugh, 1860-1920
Title Highways and Byways in the Border
Illustrated
Note Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary "Highways and Byways in the Border" by Andrew Lang and John Lang is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work explores the cultural, historical, and natural landscapes of the Scottish-English Border region, drawing on legends, literary references, and personal anecdotes to paint a vivid picture of the area. The authors aim to highlight the rich tapestry of memories and stories that define the Border, engaging readers with tales of battles, folklore, and the picturesque scenery. At the start of the book, the preface indicates that the work stems from a collaborative endeavor, with John Lang reflecting on his late brother's intent to capture the essence of the Border region. The opening chapter introduces the Border as a place steeped in history and mythology, discussing its ever-shifting boundaries and the significance of places like Berwick. The narrative incorporates anecdotes, historical events, and local folklore while inviting readers to journey through the enchanting and often tumultuous history associated with this region, marked by tales of forays, battles, and even ghostly apparitions that linger in the landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Description and travel
Category Text
EBook-No. 47800
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 13, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 174 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!