History

McGonagall was a keen student of history, at least if his poems are anything to go by. Military history was his special favorite, but more peaceful events would inspire him too.

• A Summary History of Lord Clive
• A Summary History of Sir William Wallace
• Adventures of King Robert the Bruce
• An Adventure in the Life of King James V of Scotland
• Captain Teach alias “Black Beard”
• The Execution of James Graham, Marquis of Montrose
• William Fly, The Pirate