Douglas

a family distinguished in the annals of Scotland. Their origin ig unknown. They were already territorial magnates at the time when Bruce and Baliol were competitors for the crown. As their estates lay on the borders they early became guardians of the kingdom against the encroachments of the English, and acquired in this way power, habits, and experience which frequently made them formidable to the crown. ' Douglas, Amanda Minnie, an American story-writer; born in New York city, July 14, 1838; was carefully educated in English literature. She has written many stories.