Project Gutenberg 2013-07-17 Public domain in the USA. 299 Platt, William 1867 Platt, William, Mrs. Platt, Mrs. William Williams, Morris Meredith 1881 1973 Williams, M. Meredith Williams, Morris M. Stories of the Scottish Border Produced by Al Haines "Stories of the Scottish Border" by Mr. and Mrs. William Platt is a historical collection of ballads and narratives written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the rich tapestry of legends, conflicts, and tales from the borderlands between England and Scotland, highlighting the fierce and romantic spirit of its inhabitants. The book captures a colorful period marked by chivalry, rivalry, and the picturesque landscapes that defined the Border regions. The opening of this collection introduces readers to the character and history of the Borders, emphasizing the rugged terrain and the culture of its people, who were known for their adventurous spirit and readiness for confrontation. It discusses the region’s history of raiding and the significance of landmarks, as well as key figures like Black Agnes of Dunbar and the heroic Grace Darling. The narratives set the stage for the subsequent ballads by illustrating the romantic yet tumultuous background that frames the tales of valiant knights, crafty witches, and enduring love. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/38845/38845-rst/images/img-cover.jpg Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Ballads Great Britain -- History Scotland -- History DA Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 552030 2025-09-15T15:29:14.134699 text/html 551150 2013-07-17T20:58:58 text/html 2204530 2025-09-15T15:29:30.456641 application/epub+zip 2325978 2025-01-15T17:10:18.429962 application/pdf 459184 2025-01-15T17:10:02.387033 application/pdf 2214394 2025-09-15T15:29:20.935722 application/epub+zip 243446 2025-09-15T15:29:16.838698 application/epub+zip 2354835 2025-09-15T15:29:34.715656 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2400525 2025-09-15T15:29:27.689672 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 432777 2022-09-17T17:02:28.670516 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 384295 2025-09-15T15:29:13.108738 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 386458 2013-07-17T21:00:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 384475 2013-07-17T21:00:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 384474 2013-07-17T21:01:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 27044 2025-09-15T15:29:34.874640 application/rdf+xml 381046 2025-09-15T15:29:12.910717 text/x-rst 381046 2013-07-17T21:01:18 text/x-rst 20060 2025-09-15T15:29:18.221681 image/jpeg 2487 2025-09-15T15:29:17.591736 image/jpeg 147712 2013-07-17T21:00:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 147348 2013-07-17T21:00:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 2174411 2013-07-17T20:58:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 2153609 2013-07-17T21:01:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 147328 2013-07-17T21:01:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 2174449 2025-09-15T15:29:14.209739 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia