The Rebel Earl And Other Studies

""The Rebel Earl and Other Studies"" is a collection of historical essays written by William Roughead. The book includes a detailed account of the life of James Stewart, the 5th Earl of Bothwell, who was a rebel against the Scottish Crown in the 16th century. The essays also cover other historical figures and events, including the trial of Deacon Brodie, a notorious thief and murderer in 18th century Edinburgh, and the story of the infamous Burke and Hare murders. Roughead's engaging writing style and meticulous research make this book a fascinating read for anyone interested in Scottish history and true crime.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.