The Siller Gun: A Poem, In Five Cantos (1836)
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ISBN10: 1437339190
ISBN13: 9781437339192
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Dec 10 2008
Pages: 284
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437339192
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Dec 10 2008
Pages: 284
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Siller Gun: A Poem, In Five Cantos (1836) by John Mayne is a narrative poem that tells the story of a legendary Scottish weapon known as the Siller Gun. The poem is divided into five cantos, each of which tells a different part of the story. The first canto introduces the reader to the Siller Gun and its history. The gun is said to have been made from pure silver and to have been used by the Scottish army in battles against the English. The second canto tells the tale of how the gun was lost during a battle and how it was eventually found by a young Scottish soldier named Archie. The third canto follows Archie as he tries to return the gun to its rightful owners, but is thwarted by a group of English soldiers who want to keep the valuable weapon for themselves. In the fourth canto, Archie and his fellow Scotsmen launch an attack on the English to try and reclaim the Siller Gun. The final canto brings the story to a close as the Scottish army emerges victorious and the Siller Gun is returned to its rightful owners. Throughout the poem, Mayne weaves in themes of Scottish pride, loyalty, and bravery, making it a stirring tribute to Scotland's rich history and culture.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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