The bruce  or, the history of Robert I. King of Scotland. Written in Scotish verse by John Barbour. The first genuine edition, published from a MS. dated 1489; with notes and a glossary by J. Pinkerton.

The life and acts of the most victorious conqueror Robert Bruce, King of Scotland. By John Barbour, Archdeacon of Aberdeen. Carefully corrected from the edition printed by Andro Hart in 1620

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The bruce or, the history of Robert I. King of Scotland. Written in Scotish verse by John Barbour. The first genuine edition, published from a MS. dated 1489; with notes and a glossary by J. Pinkerton.

The life and acts of the most victorious conqueror Robert Bruce, King of Scotland. By John Barbour, Archdeacon of Aberdeen. Carefully corrected from the edition printed by Andro Hart in 1620