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Nothing seems to be known about Mr and Mrs William Platt, the writers of Stories of the Scottish Border. What they produced is an eccentric guidebook and history, seen partly through the ballads of the region. The book recounts the military stratagems, treachery and courage of those who struggled for control of the Border lands and of the whole country, and tells of the triumphs or tragic fate of those who took part on both sides.

Dive into the intriguing world of Stories of the Scottish Border, a captivating guidebook and history penned by the enigmatic Mr. and Mrs. William Platt. This eccentric work weaves together the rich tapestry of the Scottish Borders, exploring the military strategies, treachery, and bravery of those who fought for control over this tumultuous region. Discover the legendary Border Reivers—raiders who thrived on the edge of lawlessness, living by their wits and riding out to steal livestock. Their lives, governed by a tough form of justice, are cloaked in tales of romance and chivalry, yet ...

Nothing seems to be known about Mr and Mrs William Platt, the writers of Stories of the Scottish Border. What they produced is an eccentric guidebook and history, seen partly through the ballads of the region. The book recounts the military stratagems, treachery and courage of those who struggled for control of the Border lands and of the whole country, and tells of the triumphs or tragic fate of those who took part on both sides. It also tells us stories of the Border Reivers, raiders who lived by riding out and stealing their neighbours’ livestock. Their lives were governed for several ...