This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1849 edition. Excerpt: ... the most remarkable names in Scottish History, from the chivalrous brother of William the Lion down to the eminent novelist, poet, and historian, Dr. Smollet. It produced a Royal Consort, the unhappy Darnley having been a descendant of the first princely lords of the district; Malcolm, the fifth earl of that ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1849 edition. Excerpt: ... the most remarkable names in Scottish History, from the chivalrous brother of William the Lion down to the eminent novelist, poet, and historian, Dr. Smollet. It produced a Royal Consort, the unhappy Darnley having been a descendant of the first princely lords of the district; Malcolm, the fifth earl of that line, the friend and companion of Bruce, occupied a prominent place among the heroes of Scottish Independence; Murdoch, duke of Albany, and Regent of Scotland, found a bride here, from whom came the noble houses of Avandale, Ochiltree, and Castlestewart; but it has cradled no name, perhaps, which has reflected greater honour on its birth-place, or greater credit on this country, than that which, as already said, has been foremost in mathematical science, eminent in literature, most glorious in war, and most honourable in the promotion of civilization, by the encouragement and improvement of the useful arts. There is a legendary tradition as to the origin of the name itself, which is not altogether devoid of interest. It is said, in the quaint words of an old Chronicler, of the time of James II., that "one of the ancient Earls of Lennox in Scotland, had issue, three sons; the eldest, that succeeded him to the Earldom of Lennox; the second, whose name was Donald; and the third, named Gilchrist. The then King of Scots having wars, did convocate his lieges to battle, amongst whom that was commanded was the Earl of Lennox, who, keeping his eldest son at home, sent his two sons to serve for him, with the forces that were under his command. This battle went hard with the Scots; for, the enemy pressing furiously upon them, forced them to lose ground until it came to flat running away, which being perceived by Donald, he pulled his father's standard...
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