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Highways and Byways in the Border Illustrated

By Andrew Lang

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Venture across the Scottish-English Border where captivating scenery holds the echoes of battles, folklore, and ghostly apparitions.

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2014-12-29
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Summary

"Highways and Byways in the Border" by Andrew Lang and John Lang is a captivating journey through the Scottish-English Borderlands, weaving together history, folklore, and scenic descriptions. Crafted in the spirit of a late 19th-century travelogue, the book brings to life a region defined by its tumultuous past and captivating beauty. The authors, through stories and recollections, explore the significance of places like Berwick-upon-Tweed, paying tribute to the stories of battles and ghostly apparitions that echo through the region's landscapes. The book stems from a collaborative vision, where the authors capture the essence of this area steeped in both mythology and historical events.

About the Author

Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. The Andrew Lang lectures at the University of St Andrews are named after him.

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