Arthur's Seat: Or The Church Of The Banned (1869)

Arthur's Seat: Or The Church Of The Banned is a historical fiction novel written by John Hamilton and published in 1869. The story is set in Scotland during the 17th century, a time when religious tensions were high and the Presbyterian Church was in conflict with the ruling monarchy. The protagonist of the novel is a young man named Andrew, who is a member of the Presbyterian Church and becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the monarchy and establish a Presbyterian government. The plot is discovered and Andrew is arrested and sentenced to death. However, he is given a chance to escape and flee to a secret church located on the top of Arthur's Seat, a hill in Edinburgh. The church is a refuge for those who have been banned from the Presbyterian Church and is led by a charismatic preacher named David. Andrew becomes a member of the church and becomes involved in a struggle against the forces of the monarchy and the Presbyterian Church. The novel explores themes of religious freedom, loyalty, and rebellion. It is a gripping tale of adventure and intrigue that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and Scottish history.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.