Highways and Byways in the Border / Illustrated

Name: Highways and Byways in the Border / Illustrated
Author: Andrew Lang

By Andrew Lang

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A richly illustrated travel and antiquarian survey of the Border region, moving locality by locality through towns, rivers, abbeys, castles, churches, and hill country. It combines landscape description and architectural observation with notes on ruins, carved stones, and restorations, and it collects local legends, ballad associations, and historical anecdotes. Each chapter focuses on particular valleys, waterways, and settlements, recording scenic features, antiquities, and the effects of rebuilding or neglect, while conveying impressions of how place, memory, and folklore interweave across the border landscape.

About the Author

Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, known for his contributions to folklore and mythology. He is perhaps best recognized for his work "A Collection of Ballads," which showcases his interest in traditional narratives. Lang was a prolific writer, producing numerous essays and books on various subjects, including history and literature. His literary style often blended humor with scholarly insight, making his works accessible to a broad audience. In addition to his original writings, he is celebrated for his role in popularizing fairy tales through his collections, which have become integral to the study of folklore.