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""The Metrical History of Sir William Wallace, Knight of Ellerslie"" is an epic poem recounting the heroic deeds of William Wallace, the celebrated Scottish patriot. Attributed to Henry the Minstrel, also known as Blind Harry, this work, edited by David Stewart Erskine, Earl of Buchan, presents a verse narrative of Wallace's life and battles against English rule in the late 13th century. This edition, dating back to 1789, offers readers a window into the historical and cultural perceptions of Wallace during the late medieval and early modern periods. The poem vividly portrays Wallace as a symbol of Scottish resistance and national pride. It remains a significant work for those interested in Scottish history, medieval literature, and the enduring legacy of one of Scotland's greatest heroes. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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