Robert Milligan's Difficulties Or Struggle And Triumph: A Scotch Life Story (1891)

By William Adamson

Book Overview

Robert Milligan's Difficulties or Struggle and Triumph: A Scotch Life Story is a biographical work written by William Adamson and first published in 1891. The book tells the story of Robert Milligan, a Scottish man who faced many challenges and difficulties throughout his life, but ultimately triumphed over them. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different period of Milligan's life. The first chapter describes his childhood and early years, including his education and his early struggles with poverty. The following chapters detail his experiences as a young man, including his work as a laborer and his involvement in the Scottish temperance movement.As the book progresses, it becomes clear that Milligan's life was marked by a series of setbacks and obstacles. He faced financial difficulties, health problems, and personal tragedies, including the death of his wife and children. Despite these challenges, however, Milligan remained determined and resilient, and he eventually achieved great success in his career and personal life.Throughout the book, Adamson provides a vivid portrait of life in Scotland during the 19th century. He describes the social and economic conditions that Milligan and his contemporaries faced, as well as the political and cultural events that shaped their lives. Overall, Robert Milligan's Difficulties or Struggle and Triumph: A Scotch Life Story is a compelling and inspiring account of one man's journey through life. It offers a unique perspective on Scottish history and culture, and serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity.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: 1437081843
• ISBN13: 9781437081848
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"