The Banner of Blue (1902)

The Banner of Blue is a historical fiction novel written by Samuel Rutherford Crockett in 1902. The story is set in 1689 in the Scottish Highlands, during the Jacobite rising. The protagonist, a young Highlander named Alastair Maclean, is torn between his loyalty to his clan and his love for a woman from a rival clan. As the Jacobite rebellion gains momentum, Alastair must choose between his love and his duty to fight for his clan's cause.The novel explores themes of loyalty, love, and honor in the context of a tumultuous historical period. Crockett's vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and culture, as well as his attention to historical detail, make for a rich and immersive reading experience. The Banner of Blue is a classic work of Scottish literature that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.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.