Stories of the Scottish Border

"Stories of the Scottish Border" by William Platt is a compilation of historical ballads and stories from the early 1900s. This compilation tells the legends, battles, and histories of where England and Scotland meet, showing the strong and loving nature of people living there. The book showcases a time of bravery, competition, and beautiful landscapes that formed the Border areas. The book starts off by introducing the reader to the Borders, talking about the rough land and the brave and combative people. It touches on the area's past of raids, important places, and significant people, building up to the following ballads by showing the exciting and rocky background that influences the stories of brave knights, clever witches, and lasting love.