Walks Along The Northern Roman Wall: And Notes By The Way On The Early History Of Falkirk, Arthur's Oven, The Gododin Poems

By George Waldie

Book Overview

""Walks Along The Northern Roman Wall: And Notes By The Way On The Early History Of Falkirk, Arthur�������s Oven, The Gododin Poems"" is a book written by George Waldie and originally published in 1883. The book is a detailed guide to the northern section of the Roman Wall in England, which stretches from the River Tyne to the Solway Firth. The author takes the reader on a journey along the wall, describing the various forts, milecastles, and turrets that were built along its length. In addition to his descriptions of the wall, Waldie also provides historical context for the area. He discusses the early history of Falkirk, a town in central Scotland, and provides information on Arthur's Oven, a prehistoric monument located near the town. Waldie also includes notes on the Gododin Poems, a collection of Welsh poetry from the 6th century that describes battles between the Gododdin tribe and the Angles. Overall, ""Walks Along The Northern Roman Wall"" is a comprehensive guide to one of England's most iconic historical landmarks, as well as a fascinating look at the early history of the surrounding area.And Other Curious Things.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: 1104525364
• ISBN13: 9781104525361
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"