A Short Abridgment of Britane's Distemper: From the Year of God 1639 to 1649 is a historical book written by Patrick Gordon and published in 1844. The book provides a condensed account of the political and social events that took place in Britain during the ten-year period between 1639 and 1649. Gordon, who was a Scottish soldier and statesman, offers a unique perspective on the period as he was actively involved in the events of the time. He covers...