c1885 Wilson's Tales Of The Borders Antique Scottish History Literature Book

c1885 Wilson's Tales Of The Borders Antique Scottish History Literature Book

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c1885 Wilson's Tales Of The Borders Antique Scottish History Literature Book

Wilson's Tales Of The Borders - With Illustrative Scenes and Encidents
Selected and Edited by James Tait
Second Series
Published by Gall & Inglis: London & Edinburgh c1885 (undated, inscription dated 1885)

" Wilson's Tales of the Borders is a collection of short stories originally compiled and edited by John Mackay Wilson in the early 19th century. These tales are inspired by the folklore, history, and rural life of the Scottish Borders, a region rich in tradition and turbulent past. The stories blend fact and fiction, often reflecting the moral and social values of the time, while vividly portraying the lives of ordinary people. With themes of love, betrayal, heroism, and supernatural occurrences, the tales offer a window into Scottish identity and the cultural spirit of the Borders.

The success of the original series led to continued publication even after Wilson's death, with contributions from other writers who maintained the tone and regional focus. The tales were immensely popular in Victorian Britain and played a significant role in preserving local dialects, customs, and oral traditions. Through compelling storytelling and memorable characters, Wilson's Tales of the Borders stands as an important literary work that captures the essence of a unique region and its people during a time of social change and historical reflection."

Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Pages are bright, clean and well presented. Binding is solid with no loose pages although a couple becoming wobbly. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 18cm x 13cm x 2.5cm - 352 Pages + Publishers Advertising

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Original Decorated Cloth Bindings", "All Edges Gilt", "With Frontis"]
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Pages are bright, clean and well presented. Binding is solid with no loose pages although a couple becoming wobbly. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: John Mackay Wilson
Publisher: Gall & Inglis: London & Edinburgh
Year Printed: 1885
Sub-subject: Scottish History