Johnston of Warriston

By William Morison

Book Overview

Johnston of Warriston is a biographical book written by William Morison and published in 1901. The book is about Archibald Johnston, a Scottish lawyer, politician, and judge who lived during the 17th century. Johnston was a prominent figure in the Scottish Covenanting movement and played a significant role in the political and religious history of Scotland during his time. The book provides a detailed account of Johnston's life, from his early years as a student at the University of St Andrews to his rise to prominence as a lawyer and politician. It also explores his involvement in the Covenanting movement and his role in the civil wars that took place in Scotland during the 17th century. In addition to his political and religious activities, the book also delves into Johnston's personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships. It provides a rich portrait of Johnston as a complex and multifaceted individual, highlighting his strengths, weaknesses, and contradictions. Overall, Johnston of Warriston is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of Scotland's most influential historical figures.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166584100
• ISBN13: 9781166584108
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"