''The Battles of Dunbar and Prestonpans, and Other Selected Poems, New and Old'' is a collection of poetry written by James Lumsden. The book primarily focuses on two historical battles that took place in Scotland: the Battle of Dunbar in 1650 and the Battle of Prestonpans in 1745. Lumsden’s poems capture the drama and intensity of these conflicts, as well as the human emotions and experiences of those involved. In addition to the battle poems, the collection also includes a selection of Lumsden’s other works, both new and old. These poems cover a range of themes, from love and loss to the beauty of nature and the struggles of everyday life. Overall, ''The Battles of Dunbar and Prestonpans, and Other Selected Poems, New and Old'' offers readers a rich and varied collection of poetry that explores both historical events and timeless human experiences.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.