Border Counties Worthies: First And Second Series (1880)

By Enoch Robert G Salisbury

Book Overview

Border Counties Worthies: First and Second Series is a book written by Enoch Robert Gibbon Salisbury and published in 1880. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of notable individuals who lived in the border counties of England and Scotland during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. The first series includes profiles of individuals such as Sir Walter Scott, James Hogg, and John Leyden, while the second series includes profiles of individuals such as Sir Robert Carey, John Knox, and James VI of Scotland. The book provides a fascinating insight into the lives of these influential figures and their impact on the history and culture of the border counties. With detailed research and engaging writing, Border Counties Worthies is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this region.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120165709
• ISBN13: 9781120165701
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 620 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"