Silver Sand: A Romance of Old Galloway is a historical novel written by Samuel Rutherford Crockett and first published in 1914. The story is set in the late 17th century in the Scottish region of Galloway and follows the life of a young man named Silver Sand. Silver Sand is a smuggler who leads a group of men who smuggle goods into Scotland from Ireland. He is known for his bravery, cunning, and resourcefulness. The story revolves around his adventures as he navigates the dangerous world of smuggling and his love affair with a young woman named Jean. The novel explores the themes of love, loyalty, and honor, as well as the political and social issues of the time. The author paints a vivid picture of the rugged and wild landscape of Galloway, as well as the harsh realities of life in 17th century Scotland. Overall, Silver Sand: A Romance of Old Galloway is a thrilling and engaging novel that will transport readers to a bygone era and leave them captivated until the very end.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.