BO formidable was the force under his command, that he met and defeated a considerable body of the English in a regular engagement in the neighbourhood of Biggar. It has been alleged, that, on this memorable occasion, Edward commanded in person; but such... Clyde, a Descriptive Poem - Page 44by John Wilson, John Leyden - 1859 - 120 pagesFull view - About this book
| Constable and co, ltd - 1826 - 626 pages
...considerable body of the English in a regular engagement in the neighbourhood of Biggar. It has been alleged, that, on this memorable occasion, Edward commanded...as from the number of tumuli which are still to be seen. In the statistical account of Biggar, the subject is thus taken notice of : — " At the west... | |
| John Donald Carrick - 1830 - 324 pages
...engagement in the neighbourhood of Biggar. It has been alleged, that, on this memorable occasion, Ed ward commanded in person; but such could not have been...as from the number of tumuli which are still to be seen. In the statistical account of Biggar, the subject is thus taken notice of : — " At the west... | |
| James Grant - 1880 - 620 pages
...ward of Lanarkshire, where there are still vestiges of three camps. Wallace commanded the Scots. " It has been alleged," says Mr. Carrick, " that on...considerable battle was fought in the neighbourhood there is every reason to believe, as well from the current tradition, as from the great number of tumuli which... | |
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