Black Evan

""Black Evan: A Tale Of The Forty-Five, In Verse"" is a book written by Julia Ditto Young and published in 1901. The book is a narrative poem that tells the story of the Jacobite rising of 1745, also known as the Forty-Five Rebellion, through the eyes of the titular character, Black Evan. The story follows Evan, a Scottish Highlander, as he joins the Jacobite cause and fights for the exiled Stuart dynasty against the British government forces. The book is written in a lyrical style, with rhyming couplets and vivid descriptions of battles, landscapes, and characters. It also explores themes of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice, as well as the complexities of political and religious allegiances. Overall, ""Black Evan"" is a historical and literary work that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in Scottish and British history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.