Robert Ferguson, The Plotter: Or The Secret Of The Rye-House Conspiracy And The Story Of A Strange Career (1887)

Robert Ferguson's book, ""The Plotter: Or The Secret Of The Rye-House Conspiracy And The Story Of A Strange Career"" is a historical account of the Rye-House Plot, a failed assassination attempt on King Charles II and his brother James, Duke of York, in 1683. The book details the involvement of Robert Ferguson, a Scottish political agitator, in the conspiracy and his subsequent arrest and imprisonment. Ferguson's life and career are also explored in the book, including his earlier involvement in the Monmouth Rebellion and his later activities as a pamphleteer and political commentator. The author provides a detailed analysis of Ferguson's motives and beliefs, as well as his impact on the political climate of the time.The book is written in a narrative style, with detailed descriptions of the events leading up to the Rye-House Plot and the subsequent trials and executions of the conspirators. It also includes excerpts from Ferguson's own writings, providing insight into his political views and motivations.Overall, ""The Plotter"" is a fascinating account of a pivotal moment in British history, and a detailed exploration of the life and career of one of its most controversial figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.