The Disruption: A Scottish Tale Of Recent Times (1846)

By William Cross and Professor and Bell Chair in Canadian Parliamentary Democracy William Cross

Book Overview

The Disruption: A Scottish Tale Of Recent Times is a novel written by William Cross and published in 1846. The story is set in Scotland during the early 19th century and revolves around the events leading up to the Disruption of 1843, which saw a group of Scottish ministers break away from the Church of Scotland to form the Free Church of Scotland.The novel follows the lives of several characters, including the Reverend John Wycliffe, a minister who becomes disillusioned with the Church of Scotland's hierarchy and joins the Free Church movement. Other characters include Wycliffe's wife, Mary, and their children, as well as several members of the Church of Scotland who are opposed to the Disruption.Throughout the novel, Cross explores themes of faith, loyalty, and the struggle for religious freedom. He also provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Disruption and the impact it had on Scottish society.Overall, The Disruption: A Scottish Tale Of Recent Times is a historical novel that offers a fascinating insight into a pivotal moment in Scottish history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish culture, history, and religion.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: 1437329764
• ISBN13: 9781437329766
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"