Annie Fellows Johnston
Border Raids and Reivers
Journey into the fascinating history of the southern Scots families known as reivers. Border Reiving stands as one of the most intriguing phenomena in Scotlands political and social narrative. Spanning the entire Borders from Berwick to the Solway, this history embraces the counties of Berwick, Roxburgh, Selkirk, Peebles, and Dumfries. For over three centuries, these regions were home to bands of moss-troopers whose primary pursuit was to raid and plunder their English neighbors. Understanding the lives of the Border Reivers invites us to consider the harsh realities they faced‚often left with...
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Annie Fellows Johnston
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Oct 26, 2026
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