Publisher's Synopsis
The Battles of Dunbar and Prestonpans, and Other Selected Poems, New and Old by James Lumsden is a collection of poetry that focuses on the events of two major battles in Scottish history. The first battle, the Battle of Dunbar, took place in 1650 during the English Civil War and resulted in a decisive victory for the English Parliamentarian forces led by Oliver Cromwell. The second battle, the Battle of Prestonpans, occurred in 1745 during the Jacobite Rising and resulted in a victory for the Jacobite forces led by Bonnie Prince Charlie.The book also includes a selection of Lumsden's other poems, both new and old, that explore themes of Scottish history, culture, and identity. Lumsden's poetry is known for its vivid descriptions of Scottish landscapes and its use of Scots language and dialect.Overall, The Battles of Dunbar and Prestonpans, and Other Selected Poems, New and Old offers a unique perspective on Scottish history and culture through the lens of poetry. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature, history, and identity.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.
