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The Standard Bearer (1898)

The Standard Bearer (1898)

Crockett, Samuel Rutherford

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General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1437339514
ISBN13: 9781437339512
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Dec 10 2008
Pages: 396
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Standard Bearer is a novel written by Samuel Rutherford Crockett in 1898. The book is set in the 17th century and follows the story of a young Scottish soldier named John Burnet. Burnet is a loyal follower of the Covenanters, a group of Scottish Presbyterians who oppose the rule of King Charles II and his attempts to impose the Anglican Church on Scotland.As a soldier, Burnet is tasked with carrying the standard of the Covenanter army into battle. He takes this responsibility seriously and becomes a symbol of hope and courage for his fellow soldiers. However, Burnet's faith and loyalty are tested when he falls in love with a woman from the opposing side, a young Anglican named Marjory.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, faith, and the struggle for religious freedom. It also provides a vivid portrayal of 17th century Scotland, its people, and its turbulent political and religious climate.Overall, The Standard Bearer is a gripping historical novel that offers a captivating glimpse into a fascinating period of Scottish history.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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