The Broken Cross

The Broken Cross: A Legend Of Douglas, With Chronicles Of The Black Douglases As An Appendix is a historical fiction novel written by Herbert Reid and published in 1859. The book is set in medieval Scotland and tells the story of the Douglas family, one of the most powerful and influential clans in Scottish history.The main plot of the book revolves around the legend of the broken cross, a mysterious artifact that is said to hold great power and bring good fortune to whoever possesses it. The broken cross is initially owned by the Douglas family, but it is stolen by their enemies, the Campbells, and the story follows the Douglas family's quest to retrieve it.As the story progresses, the reader is introduced to various members of the Douglas family, including James Douglas, also known as the Black Douglas, who was a prominent figure in Scottish history and played a key role in the Wars of Scottish Independence.The book also includes an appendix that provides historical information about the Black Douglases, including their origins, their rise to power, and their eventual downfall. The appendix is written in a more factual and academic style, providing a contrast to the fictional narrative of the main story.Overall, The Broken Cross: A Legend Of Douglas, With Chronicles Of The Black Douglases As An Appendix is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in Scottish history and medieval legends.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.