The Martyr Shepherd: A Story Of The Scottish Covenanters (1867)

The Martyr Shepherd: A Story Of The Scottish Covenanters is a historical novel written by Aascott Robert Hope Moncrieff and first published in 1867. Set in 17th century Scotland during the period of religious turmoil known as the Scottish Covenanters, the book tells the story of a young shepherd named Walter, who becomes caught up in the struggle for religious freedom and is ultimately martyred for his beliefs.As a member of the Presbyterian Church, Walter is forced to hide his faith from the ruling authorities, who are determined to stamp out all forms of dissent. But when he witnesses the brutal execution of a fellow believer, Walter is inspired to take a stand and join the Covenanters in their fight against religious persecution.As the conflict intensifies, Walter finds himself drawn into a dangerous world of secret meetings, underground churches, and violent clashes with government forces. Along the way, he falls in love with a fellow Covenanter named Jean, and together they face countless challenges and hardships as they struggle to defend their faith and their way of life.Despite the risks, Walter remains steadfast in his commitment to the cause, even when it means sacrificing his own safety and ultimately, his life. Through his story, Moncrieff offers a powerful portrayal of the courage and sacrifice of the Scottish Covenanters, who fought for their religious beliefs against all odds.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.