Life of Sir William Wallace of Elderslie, Vol. 1 (of 2)

"Life of Sir William Wallace of Elderslie, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by John D. Carrick is a historical exploration of Sir William Wallace, a key person in Scotland's fight for independence. The book, written in the 1800s, looks at Wallace's life, the issues in Scotland in the 1200s, and the events making him a hero. It starts by introducing Wallace and the problems in Scotland caused by England, which pushed Wallace to become an important figure. Carrick shows how Wallace is both admired and based on some made-up stories setting up the reader to learn about Wallace's life and his battles resisting English rule. The book promises to explore the real historical events of Wallace's life and the stories that were made about him.