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The Lyon in Mourning, Vol. 1 / or a collection of speeches, letters, journals, etc. relative to the affairs of Prince Charles Edward Stuart

By Robert Forbes
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An edited manuscript compilation of speeches, letters, journals, and poems that documents an insurrection and its aftermath. The materials present trial speeches and dying declarations, prison correspondences, eyewitness narratives of battles, retreats, and escapes, chaplains’ journals, and efforts to vindicate reputations. Recurring concerns include loyalty, religious consolation amid suffering, legal testimony, and the practicalities of flight and preservation. The collection juxtaposes official evidence and personal testimony to convey how participants and observers remembered and explained defeat, persecution, and survival.

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Robert Forbes

Robert Forbes was a Scottish author and historian, best known for his work "The Lyon in Mourning, Vol. 1," which is a compilation of speeches, letters, and journals related to the events surrounding Prince Charles Edward Stuart and the Jacobite cause. His writings provide valuable insights into the political and social climate of 18th-century Scotland, particularly during the Jacobite uprisings. Forbes's meticulous collection of primary sources serves as an important resource for understanding the complexities of this tumultuous period in Scottish history.

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