The Thirsty Sword

The Thirsty Sword: A Story of the Norse Invasion of Scotland, 1262-1263 is a historical fiction novel written by Robert Leighton and first published in 1892. The story is set in the 13th century and revolves around the Norse invasion of Scotland, which took place between 1262 and 1263. The novel tells the story of the Norsemen's attempts to conquer Scotland, focusing on the battle between the Norse army and the Scottish forces led by King Alexander III.The main character of the novel is a young Scottish knight named Alan Maclean, who becomes embroiled in the conflict between the two armies. Alan is a skilled warrior and is determined to defend his homeland against the invading Norsemen. Along the way, he meets a Norse warrior named Sigurd, who becomes his friend and ally.The novel is full of action and adventure, with plenty of battle scenes and moments of heroism. It also explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and the struggle between different cultures and traditions. The Thirsty Sword is a well-written and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a little-known period of Scottish 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.