Henry St. Clair: A Tale Of The Persecution In Scotland, And The Martyr Of Freedom (1833)

By John Montgomerie Bell

Book Overview

Henry St. Clair: A Tale Of The Persecution In Scotland, And The Martyr Of Freedom is a historical novel written by John Montgomerie Bell in 1833. The book tells the story of Henry St. Clair, a young Scottish man who becomes involved in the fight for religious freedom in Scotland during the early 17th century. The novel is set during a time of great religious and political turmoil in Scotland, as the country was divided between those who supported the Presbyterian Church and those who supported the Anglican Church. Henry St. Clair is a devout Presbyterian who is determined to defend his faith against the persecution of the Anglican authorities. As the story unfolds, Henry becomes increasingly involved in the struggle for religious freedom, and he eventually becomes a leader of the Presbyterian resistance. However, his efforts are met with violent opposition from the Anglican authorities, who are determined to crush the Presbyterian movement. Despite the danger, Henry continues to fight for his beliefs, and he becomes a symbol of resistance for the Presbyterian community. However, his bravery comes at a great cost, and he ultimately pays the ultimate price for his beliefs. Overall, Henry St. Clair: A Tale Of The Persecution In Scotland, And The Martyr Of Freedom is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of religious freedom, political oppression, and personal sacrifice. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, religious conflict, or the struggle for freedom and justice.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: 1436868718
• ISBN13: 9781436868716
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"