Robert Burns As A Volunteer: Some Fresh Facts Which Further Help To Confound The Poet's Critics (1919)

By William Will and William Will

Book Overview

""Robert Burns As A Volunteer"" is a book written by William Will and published in 1919. The book presents fresh facts about the life of Robert Burns, a Scottish poet, and sheds light on his role as a volunteer in the military. The author aims to challenge the critics of Burns who have questioned his patriotism and loyalty to his country. Will presents evidence that Burns was actively involved in the military, serving as a volunteer in the Dumfries Volunteers, and was a staunch supporter of the British Crown. The book also explores Burns' personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with poverty, and how these experiences influenced his poetry. Overall, ""Robert Burns As A Volunteer"" is a comprehensive and insightful account of the life and legacy of one of Scotland's most celebrated poets.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: 1164055720
• ISBN13: 9781164055723
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"