The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 22 Juvenilia and Other Papers

"The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 22" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of writings that transports readers to late 19th-century Scotland to examine pivotal moments in its history. The collection highlights the Pentland Rising of 1666, a revolt born from oppressive rule, and investigates the themes of rebellion, persecution, and the strength of the human spirit set against a canvas of historical events and analytical thought. Describing the harsh penalties faced by Nonconformists, the narrative vividly paints a portrait of suffering through figures like John Neilson, and the mistreatment of an elderly man serves as a catalyst, igniting a rebellion led by local heroes like Captain Andrew Gray, thus establishing an emotionally charged backdrop for the unfolding uprising and painting a vivid picture of a nation's struggle for freedom.