The Life Of Col. James Gardiner Who Was Slain At The Battle Of Prestonpans

By Philip Doddridge

Book Overview

The Life of Col. James Gardiner Who Was Slain at the Battle of Prestonpans is a biographical book written by Philip Doddridge. The book tells the story of Colonel James Gardiner, a Scottish soldier who fought in the Jacobite rising of 1745. Gardiner was a devout Christian who struggled with his faith during his military career, but ultimately found redemption and became a passionate evangelist. The book details Gardiner's life, from his upbringing in a wealthy family to his military service and eventual death in battle. The Battle of Prestonpans was a significant event in the Jacobite rising, and Gardiner's death was a tragic loss for his family and the British army. The book is a tribute to Gardiner's life and legacy, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the religious and political turmoil of 18th century 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: 1162699841
• ISBN13: 9781162699844
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"