Cloud of Witnesses ?

[cyndee]

I have a really old book. It is in pretty bad shape on the cover and side where the title is semi-legible. Via the internet I found that the title is "Cloud of Witnesses For The Royal Perogatives Of Jesus Christ Being The Last Speeches And Testimonies Of Those Who Have Suffered For The Truth In Scotland Since The Year 1680". It seems to be an original copy but the first several pages before the Preface are missing so I can't determine the copyright date or author - does anyone know when this would have been published and by whom? It measures 4" x 6" and has a black leather? cover. Lots of sites concerning a newly published book - but this is much older. I came across it with two other books - one from 1843 and another from app. late 1860's to early 1870's both concerning US history. By the way - I am from the Shaw clan. My grandmother was an Elizabeth Shaw but her parents were born in Scotland. I live in the United States. I'll check back to see if anyone can help me. Thanks

[Talon]

THOMSON, John H., Rev..

A CLOUD OF WITNESSES For the Royal Perogatives of Jesus Christ: Being the Last Speeches and Testimonies of those Who Have Suffered for the Truth in Scotland, Since the Year 1680.

Reprinted from the Original Editions, with Explanatory and Historical. Edinburgh: Johnstone, Hunter, and Company. 1871., 1st printing of this edition, edited by Thomson. Originally published in 1714. 8vo, contemporary half calf over pebbled green cloth, raised bands on spine, titled in gilt on spine. The original title page and folding frontispiece are reproduced in facsimile. Prints the final testimonies of those who were martyred during the reformation of the Scottish Church. Illustrated with many handsome full-page steel engravings of Scottish Scenes.

[cyndee]

Thanks Talon - That was a very concise reply - just what I needed. Thanks again - and have a nice afternoon - Cyndee

[Talon]

Your definatly most welcome Cyndee...

I was/am happy to help and I am glad to hear that it did...

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