Ascanius; or, the Young Adventurer

You are about to read one of the most amazing books ever written. This book remained in print from 1746 until at least 1890 and went through no fewer than twenty-one editions as observed in "Notes and Queries - 1923 s12-XII: 172" by P. J. ANDERSON donated by William MacBean to the University of Aberdeen. Five more were noted by Dr. Blaikie and two more found in the British museum. It was even reprinted in 1974 and attributed to John Burton as part of the "Flowering of the Novel" series.

Saturday, May 24, 2008

1769 Weir & McLean - Ascanius; or, the Young Adventurer

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THE YOUNG ADVENTURER Containing an impartial Account of the late Rebellion in SCOTLAND THE THIRD EDITION With confiderable Additions and Improvements PAISLEY PRINTED BY WEIR AND M LEAN For JAMES DAVIDSON and Co a t Fergujley near Paijley M DCC LXIX ASCANIU S

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

1818 M. Randall - Ascanius; or, the Young Adventurer

M. Randall, 1818 - 312 pages

Ascanius: or, The young adventurer:

containing, a succinct and impartial account of the Rebellion in Scotland, in the years 1745-46; with an authentic detail of every battle, skirmish and siege which occurred in these years: and of the dangers which Prince Charles encountered after the Battle of Culloden.

1818 Ogle, Allardice, and Thomson - Ascanius;or, the Young Adventurer

1818 Ogle, Allardice, and Thomson - 216 pages

Ascanius; Or, The Young Adventurer:

Containing an Impartial History of the Rebellion in Scotland in the Years 1745, 1746. In which is Given a Particular Account of the Battle of Prestonpans, and Death of Colonel Gardner. With a Journal of the Miraculous Adventures and Escape of the Young Chevalier After the Battle of Culloden.