THE STUART SKETCH BOOK 1542-1746. By H. Frank Wallace. Illustrated by the author and by Lionel Edwards, R.I.

1933 1st edition. Large 4to (217 x 281mm). Pp120. Colour paintings and b/w illustrations by H. Frank Wallace and Lionel Edwards. Gilt Stuart coat of arms and titles to bevelled boards, red cloth, spine titled in gilt.

Frank Wallace describes the history of the House of Stuart, from the time of Mary Queen of Scots to the conclusion of the events of 1745. The history is bracingly written with an emphasis on personalities and events which catch Wallace's attention most. A good read with some good pictures. Chapters include: A brief history of the chief events of Queen Mary's reign in Scotland; The queen's arrival in Scotland; The queen's destruction; The rival queens; James I - Charles II; Charles II - James II; James II - Act of Union - 1745; A brief history of the events of the '45; The military position in the '45; Some personalities of the '45. (Nb: no sporting content whatsoever.)