Genealogy Ebooks In placing before the reading public this small book on a great subject, it may be desirable to give a few words of explanation regarding its compilation. Some fifteen or sixteen years ago, in connection with other literary work regarding parochial and local matters throughout Scotland, the writer had occasion to consult somewhat fully, many of the works on such subjects, namely, works regarding topographical history and description. In these volumes, mostly either large, rare, or expensive and difficult of access by the general public, numerous…]]> The documents comprised in the present volume relate to the expedition of King Edward I. against Scotland in the year 1298, and to the battle of Falkirk, which was the principal event in that expedition. As a necessary introduction to these documents I desire to state, as clearly and as concisely as I can, the facts with which they stand connected.]]>