The Story Of Old Mortality: For Children (1872)

By S. O. C.

Book Overview

""The Story of Old Mortality: For Children"" is a historical novel written by S. O. C. in 1872. The book tells the story of a Scottish man named Henry Morton, who becomes involved in the religious and political conflicts of his time. The story is set during the 17th century, a time of great upheaval in Scotland, with religious and political factions vying for power. The main character, Henry Morton, is a young man who is torn between his loyalty to the crown and his sympathy for the Covenanters, a group of Scottish Presbyterians who were persecuted for their beliefs. The novel follows Morton's journey as he becomes involved in the Covenanters' struggle for religious freedom and eventually meets the legendary figure of Old Mortality, a man who travels the country carving tombstones for the Covenanter martyrs. The book is written in a simple and engaging style that is suitable for children, but also provides a fascinating insight into the history of Scotland and the religious and political conflicts of the time. Overall, ""The Story of Old Mortality"" is a timeless classic that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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: 1104400871
• ISBN13: 9781104400873
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"