S. R. Crockett

The Standard Bearer (eBook, ePUB)

A Historical Tale of Scottish Covenanters and Their Fight for Freedom

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

S. R. Crockett's novel 'The Standard Bearer' is a captivating historical fiction set in the turbulent times of the Scottish Covenanters. Crockett masterfully blends elements of romance, adventure, and political intrigue, transporting readers to a vivid portrayal of 17th century Scotland. The novel is rich in detail, showcasing Crockett's skillful use of language and his deep understanding of Scottish history. The Standard Bearer is a perfect example of Crockett's ability to bring the past to life through compelling storytelling. This work is a must-read for those interested in historical fiction and Scottish literature. Crockett's portrayal of the Covenanters' struggle for religious freedom is both engaging and thought-provoking. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world filled with bravery, sacrifice, and defiance. 'The Standard Bearer' is a literary gem that deserves a place on every bookshelf.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 314
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066152451
• Artikelnr.: 58931358

Autorenporträt

Samuel Rutherford Crockett was a Scottish novelist who published under the pen name "S. R. Crockett". He was born on September 24, 1859, in Little Duchrae, Balmaghie, Kirkcudbrightshire, Galloway, as the illegitimate son of dairymaid Annie Crocket. His Cameronian grandparents nurtured him on the tenanted farm until the family relocated to Cotton Street, Castle Douglas in 1867 (later fictionalized as Cairn Edward). In 1876, he obtained the Galloway bursary at Edinburgh University, where he earned an MA. He began his journalistic career in 1877 to support his bursary by writing for journals. He left the university in April 1879 without receiving a diploma. From 1879 to 1881, he traveled throughout Europe as a tutor before returning to Edinburgh's New College to prepare for the ministry. The Crocketts had four children: Maisie Rutherford, Philip Hugh Barbour, George Milner, and Margaret Douglas, all of whom appeared in his children's stories. In 1906, the family relocated from Bank House in Penicuik to Torwood House in Peebles, but Crockett spent much of the year overseas and made frequent trips back to Galloway. In 1886, he released a volume of poetry under the alias Ford Brereton, titled Dulce Cor (Latin for Sweet Heart). Dulce Cor is a ruined abbey in Galloway. In the late 1880s, he was a regular contributor to The Christian Leader magazine, edited by W.H. Wylie.