Publisher's Synopsis
A Plain, Authentic, and Faithful Narrative of the Several Passages of the Young Chevalier: From the Battle of Culloden to His Embarkation for France is a historical book written by Robert Forbes in 1750. The book is a detailed account of the events that occurred after the Battle of Culloden, which took place on April 16, 1746, in Scotland. The battle was a turning point in the Jacobite rising of 1745, which was an attempt to restore the exiled Stuart dynasty to the British throne.Forbes, who was a chaplain to the Jacobite army, provides an eyewitness account of the aftermath of the battle, including the flight of Charles Edward Stuart, also known as the Young Chevalier, from Scotland to France. The book describes the Young Chevalier's journey through the Scottish Highlands, his escape from government troops, and his eventual departure from Scotland.The narrative is written in a plain and authentic style, with Forbes providing a detailed and unbiased account of the events. The book is considered an important historical document, providing insight into the Jacobite rising and the life of the Young Chevalier. It is also a valuable resource for scholars and historians interested in Scottish history, the Stuart dynasty, and the 18th-century political landscape of Britain.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.
