Tapestry Of The Boar (U) - Hardcover

Tranter, Nigel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0708933408 ISBN 13: 9780708933404

Publisher: Ulverscroft, 1995

Synopsis

'He has a burning respect for the spirit of history and deploys his characters with mastery.' - THE OBSERVER. ...an engrossing and generous biographer of his own land.' - SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY. During the late 12th century many parts of Scotland were menaced by wild boars, slayers of humans as well as of sheep and cattle. Young Hugh de Swinton had been brought to the attention of Malcolm the Fourth, King of Scots, for his expertise in killing boars. Hugh became leader of the mosstroopers, who acted as scouts for the armies defending their land against the Celtic marauders. However, Malcolm had a very different project in mind for Hugh de Swinton: to establish the first real hospital for the poor in Scotland.

About this title

About the Author:

One of Scotland`s best-loved authors, Nigel Tranter wrote over ninety novels on Scottish history. He died at the age of ninety on 9 January 2000.

Review:

He treats history with respect * Financial Times * An informative, entertaining read * Daily Examiner * Tranter's popularity lies in his knack of making historical events immediate and exciting * Historical Novels Review * Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes * Scotland on Sunday * An accomplished writer of compelling and unforgettable historical novels * She magazine * One of Scotland's most prolific and respected writers * The Times * He has an amazingly broad grip of Scottish history * Daily Telegraph *

About this edition

• Publisher: Ulverscroft
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0708933408
• ISBN 13: 9780708933404
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 688