The Debatable Land

The Debatable Land is a historical fiction novel written by Arthur Colton. The story is set in the late 17th century in the borderlands between Scotland and England, a region known as the Debatable Land. The novel follows the lives of two families, the Armstrongs and the Elliots, who are caught in the middle of a bitter feud that has been raging for generations.The Armstrongs are a powerful clan of raiders who have long terrorized the English borderlands. The Elliots, on the other hand, are a more peaceful family who have managed to maintain good relations with their English neighbors. When a young Armstrong warrior, Johnnie Armstrong, is executed by the English authorities, the feud between the two families escalates to new heights.As tensions rise, the novel explores themes of loyalty, revenge, and the futility of violence. The characters are complex and well-developed, with each family member struggling to come to terms with their own role in the feud. The novel also provides a vivid portrait of life in the Debatable Land during this time period, with detailed descriptions of the landscape, customs, and social hierarchies of the region.Overall, The Debatable Land is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a little-known chapter of Scottish and English 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.