A Genuine And True Journal Of The Most Miraculous Escape Of The Young Chevalier: From The Battle Of Culloden, To His Landing In France (1885)

""A Genuine And True Journal Of The Most Miraculous Escape Of The Young Chevalier: From The Battle Of Culloden, To His Landing In France"" is a historical account written by Edmund Goldsmid in 1885. The book details the remarkable escape of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, also known as the Young Chevalier or Bonnie Prince Charlie, from the Battle of Culloden in 1746. The battle was a decisive victory for the British army, and marked the end of the Jacobite rising, a rebellion led by the Young Chevalier to restore the Stuart dynasty to the throne of England.Despite being pursued by the British army, the Young Chevalier managed to evade capture and make his way to the Scottish coast, where he was eventually smuggled aboard a French ship. The book provides a detailed account of the Young Chevalier's perilous journey, including his encounters with loyal supporters, close calls with British soldiers, and the many obstacles he faced along the way.Goldsmid's account is based on contemporary sources, including letters, diaries, and other documents, and provides a fascinating insight into one of the most dramatic episodes in Scottish history. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Jacobite rising, Scottish history, or the life of Bonnie Prince Charlie.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.