In the enchanting realm of the Scottish Border, where history and legend intertwine, William Platt's "Stories of the Scottish Border" invites you on an extraordinary journey. From the haunting tale of Thomas the Rhymer, who ventured into the realm of the fairies, to the tragic love story of Fair Helen of Kirkconnel, these captivating narratives paint a vivid tapestry of a land steeped in mystery and folklore. Prepare to be transported to a world where the supernatural and the mundane colli...

Stories of the Scottish Border  By Mr and Mrs William Platt 

My warmest thanks are due to Mr. Francis Darwin, to Mr. E. B. Poulton (whose interest in The subject here discussed is shown by his share in The translation of Weismann’s Essays on Heredity), and to Professor Romanes, for The help afforded by Their kindly suggestions and criticisms, and for The advice and recommendation under which this essay is now published. Encouragement from Mr. Francis Darwin is to me The more precious, and The more worthy of grateful recognition, from The fact that m...

This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTSINTRODUCTIONTHE CHARACTER OF THE BORDERSA BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BORDERWHAT THE BORDER NAMES TELL USBamburgh and its CoastAthelstan at VinheathMonks and MinstrelsSir Patrick SpensAuld MaitlandThe Mystery of the EildonsBlack Agnes of DunbarThe Young TamlaneThe Gay Goss-HawkThe CorbiesOtterbourne a...

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