In Freedom’s Cause, A Story of Wallace and Bruce
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In this tale the leader relates the stirring tale of the Scottish War of Independence. The extraordinary gallantry and personal prowess of Wallace and Bruce rival the deeds of the Mythical heroes of chivalry, and indeed at one time Wallace was ranked with these legendary personages. The researches of modern historians have shown, but, that he was a living, breathing man— and a valiant champion. The hero of the tale fought under both Wallace and Bruce, and while the strictest past accuracy has been maintained with respect to public events, the work is full of “hairbreadth ’scapes” and wild adventure.—12 illustrations
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well i establish this book dull, and very hard to read for a name has distress reading…i like history but i just reflect this book was HORRIBLE….I had to read it for a book report..and i am still having distress writing the book report…
again HORRIBLE..
dont’ get it
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
This KID saves the life of William Wallace TWICE! It just so happens that Henty fits his characters into history and manages to make them do a host of fabulous deeds lacking it changing the course of history at all. Well, anyway, this is just children’s fiction. So, in that sense it is OK. For persons, say, under age 13 it might even be appealing–fascinating, for many.
Reader’s Rating: 2 / 5
I have read a half dozen of Henty’s (seventy or more) books. They are formula works that cast an admirable youth into the caldron of past conflicts. Henty’s purpose is to tell morally uplifting tales of perseverance and honor while teaching otherwise accurate history for the audience of young adults.
This book is the best I have read both of Henty’s work and of Scotland under the Hammer. Reflect Kipling’s book Kim, set in Scotland, where Kim winds up a mighty warrior and then a wealthy lord. Be sure to read Henty’s work next to a computer where you can pop up maps of the various unfamiliar locals of the tale.
This book covers Scotland’s resistance to the reign of Edward I of England. From the Scottish perspective Edward I, the greatest of the Plantagenets, the creator of the nation of England, the Hammer of Scotland was not a nice person.
The greatness of this Edward is undeniable. He made the empire that came to rule the world. The cruelty of Edward is beyond the imagining of most modern minds. He really did hang Wallace for a while, then take the still living man down and have him disemboweled, then cut into four pieces and sent to the four largest cities in Scotland. Five pieces really, he kept the head and place it on a pike outside the gate of some castle. A Scottish noble’s wife who aided in the crowning of Bruce was then suspended alive in a cage over the gate of another castle…for years. And that was standard treatment for resistance to Edward’s plans.
Henty covers this history through the life of a young man who serves the fabulous Wallace and the unwilling nationalist hero Bruce. And through it all, as in all Henty’s books, the young hero remains excellent of heart, powerful of arm, and loyal to all he likes. How is that for a refreshing twist in past fiction?
As past fiction goes…this one is right up there.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
Liberty or death. This was the choice the people of Scotland in the 13th century faced if they rose up against their English ruler. Most would say it was no choice at all. Many of the Scottish nobles were English supporters. Few could be expected to rise up against the numerically overwhelming English army. The hero of the tale, Archibald Forbes, joins the struggle for Scottish freedom led by the valiant Sir William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. The extraordinary gallantry and personal prowess of these men rival the deeds of the mythical heroes of chivalry.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
I highly recommend this book to any lovers of past adventure tales. The tale is quick paced and carries you along with Archie in his adventures. Have a excellent map of Scotland and England handy to look up places as you read. Fantastic way to learn history and geography!
Becky Maxwell
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5