Prince Charlie: The Young Chevalier (1860)

By Merideth Johnes

Book Overview

Prince Charlie: The Young Chevalier is a historical novel written by Merideth Johnes and published in 1860. The book tells the story of Charles Edward Stuart, also known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, who was the grandson of King James II and the leader of the Jacobite uprising in 1745. The novel follows Prince Charlie from his childhood in Rome to his arrival in Scotland to claim the throne. It explores his relationships with his family, including his father James Francis Edward Stuart and his mother Maria Clementina Sobieska, as well as his interactions with key figures in Scottish history such as Flora MacDonald and the Duke of Cumberland. The book also delves into the political and social climate of Scotland during this time, including the tensions between the Highlanders and the Lowlanders, and the religious conflicts between the Catholics and Protestants. Overall, Prince Charlie: The Young Chevalier is a vivid and engaging portrayal of one of Scotland's most iconic historical figures, and a fascinating exploration of the events that shaped his life and legacy.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: 1165689189
• ISBN13: 9781165689187
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"