The Gretna Green Register (1842)

By Robert Elliott

Book Overview

The Gretna Green Register (1842) is a historical book written by Robert Elliott. It is a comprehensive guide to the famous Gretna Green, a small village in Scotland which became known as a destination for eloping couples in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book includes a detailed history of the village and its role in the history of elopements, as well as a collection of marriage records from the Gretna Green Marriage Register. The records provide a fascinating insight into the lives of the couples who chose to elope to Gretna Green, including their names, ages, occupations, and places of origin. The book also includes anecdotes and stories about some of the most famous elopements that took place in Gretna Green, making it an entertaining and informative read for anyone interested in the history of marriage and romance. Overall, The Gretna Green Register (1842) is a valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the social history of Scotland.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: 1104392054
• ISBN13: 9781104392055
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"