Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 15246
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In 'Tales of Scottish Highlands & Moors 70+ Historical Novels, Adventure Classics & Victorian Romances', the reader is transported to the rugged landscapes and turbulent times of Scotland through a collection that showcases a striking diversity in literary styles, from the swashbuckling adventures to the delicate intricacies of Victorian romance. This anthology stands out for its ability to envelop the reader in the rich historical and cultural tapestry of Scotland, capturing the essence of its moors and highlands through literary forms that range from the epic to the intimate. The collection triumphantly demonstrates the breadth of storytelling prowess, including standout contributions that illuminate the folkloric tradition and the chivalric ethos that characterize the Scottish literary canon. The contributing authorsRobert Louis Stevenson, John Buchan, George MacDonald, Walter Scott, J. M. Barrieare luminaries of Scottish literature, whose collective works provide a panoramic view of Scottish life and legend. Their backgrounds, steeped in the rich lore and history of Scotland, bring authenticity and depth to the anthology. These authors' works collectively align with and contribute to key literary movements, such as Romanticism and the Kailyard school, offering readers not just stories but a multidimensional perspective on Scottish identity and history. This anthology is an indispensable addition to the library of anyone who cherishes literary diversity and historical depth. It invites readers to traverse the highlands and moors through tales that are as varied as they are engaging, offering a unique opportunity to delve into the heart of Scottish lore and tradition. Through its pages, the collection fosters a dialogue between past and present, making it a profound educational journey as well as a celebration of Scotland's literary heritage. For enthusiasts of historical novels, adventure classics, and Victorian romance, this collection promises a rich, immersive experience that epitomizes the spirit and splendor of Scottish literature.
Author: Ailish Sinclair
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781910603734
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
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Isobell needs to escape. She has to. Her life depends on it. She has a plan and it's a well thought-out, well observed plan, to flee her privileged life in London and the cruel man who would marry her, and ruin her, and make a fresh start in Scotland. She dreams of faery castles, surrounded by ancient woodlands and misty lochs... and maybe even romance, in the dark and haunted eyes of a mysterious Laird. Despite the superstitious nature of the time and place, her dreams seem to be coming true, as she finds friendship and warmth, love and safety. And the chance for a new beginning... Until the past catches up with her. Set in the late sixteenth century, at the height of the Scottish witchcraft accusations, The Mermaid and The Bear is a story of triumph over evil, hope through adversity, faith in humankind and - above all - love.
Author: Jason Goodwin
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466874872
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 430
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“An elegantly written, thoroughly entertaining work of popular history” examining the Ottoman Empire and its legacy (Kirkus Reviews). For six hundred years, the Ottoman Empire swelled and declined. Islamic, martial, civilized, and tolerant, it advanced in three centuries from the dusty foothills of Anatolia to rule on the Danube and the Nile. At its height, Indian rajahs and the kings of France beseeched the empire’s aid. In its last three hundred years the empire seemed ready to collapse, a prodigy of survival and decay. In this striking evocation of the empire’s power, Jason Goodwin explores how the Ottomans rose and how, against all odds, they lingered on. In doing so, he also offers a long look back at the origins of problems that plague present-day Kosovars and Serbs. Praise for Lords of the Horizons “Jason Goodwin’s deftly written and beguiling history of the Ottoman Empire is particularly pertinent today, when the cauldron of ancient hatred once more boils over, but his prose would be welcome at any time.” —The Boston Globe “A work of dazzling beauty . . . the rare coming together of historical scholarship and curiosity about distant places with luminous writing.” —The New York Times Book Review
Author: Elizabeth St.John
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999394434
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Author: Diana Gabaldon
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
ISBN: 038567466X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1170
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From the author of Outlander, a magnificent epic that once again sweeps us back in time to the drama and passion of 18th-century Scotland. For twenty years Claire Randall has kept her secrets. But now she is returning with her grown daughter to Scotland's majestic mist-shrouded hills. Here Claire plans to reveal a truth as stunning as the events that gave it birth: about the mystery of an ancient circle of standing stones, about a love that transcends the boundaries of time and about James Fraser, a Scottish warrior whose gallantry once drew a young Claire from the security of her century to the dangers of his. Now a legacy of blood and desire will test her beautiful copper-haired daughter, Brianna, as Claire's spellbinding journey of self-discovery continues in the intrigue-ridden Paris court of Charles Stuart, in a race to thwart a doomed Highlands uprising and in a desperate fight to save both the child and the man she loves.
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 15239
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This meticulously edited collection includes the greatest historical novels, adventure classics, legends, romance novels and war stories set in Scottish highlands and moors._x000D_ Contents:_x000D_ Robert Louis Stevenson:_x000D_ Kidnapped_x000D_ Catriona_x000D_ Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses_x000D_ The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale_x000D_ Weir of Hermiston_x000D_ Walter Scott:_x000D_ Waverley_x000D_ Guy Mannering_x000D_ The Antiquary_x000D_ Rob Roy_x000D_ Ivanhoe_x000D_ Kenilworth_x000D_ The Pirate_x000D_ The Fortunes of Nigel_x000D_ Peveril of the Peak_x000D_ Quentin Durward_x000D_ St. Ronan's Well_x000D_ Redgauntlet_x000D_ Woodstock_x000D_ The Fair Maid of Perth _x000D_ Anne of Geierstein_x000D_ Old Mortality_x000D_ The Black Dwarf_x000D_ The Heart of Midlothian _x000D_ The Bride of Lammermoor_x000D_ A Legend of Montrose_x000D_ Count Robert of Paris_x000D_ Castle Dangerous_x000D_ The Monastery_x000D_ The Abbot_x000D_ The Betrothed_x000D_ The Talisman_x000D_ John Buchan:_x000D_ The Thirty-Nine Steps_x000D_ The Three Hostages_x000D_ Huntingtower_x000D_ Castle Gay_x000D_ The Power-House_x000D_ John Macnab_x000D_ Sir Quixote of the Moors_x000D_ John Burnet of Barns_x000D_ A Lost Lady of Old Years_x000D_ The Half-Hearted_x000D_ Salute to Adventurers_x000D_ Midwinter_x000D_ Witch Wood_x000D_ The Free Fishers_x000D_ O. Douglas:_x000D_ Olivia in India_x000D_ The Setons_x000D_ Penny Plain_x000D_ Ann and Her Mother_x000D_ Pink Sugar_x000D_ The Proper Place_x000D_ The Day of Small Things_x000D_ Priorsford_x000D_ Taken by the Hand_x000D_ Jane's Parlour_x000D_ The House That Is Our Own_x000D_ George MacDonald:_x000D_ David Elginbrod_x000D_ Alec Forbes of Howglen_x000D_ Robert Falconer_x000D_ Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood_x000D_ What's Mine's Mine_x000D_ The Elect Lady_x000D_ Heather and Snow_x000D_ Salted with Fire_x000D_ Malcolm_x000D_ The Marquis of Lossie_x000D_ Sir Gibbie_x000D_ Donal Grant_x000D_ J. M. Barrie:_x000D_ Auld Licht Idylls_x000D_ A Window in Thrums_x000D_ The Little Minister_x000D_ Sentimental Tommy_x000D_ Tommy and Grizel
Author: George Saintsbury
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist
ISBN: 9788171567454
Category : English fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 330
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The Book Is A Standard And Comprehensive Study Of The English Novel. It Would Be Found Highly Useful By The Students, Researchers And Teachers Of English Literature.
Author: Andrew Peters
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545305500
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
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On Arborium, the last forested island in the future, 14-year-old Ark lives in a mile-high city set in the tree tops. But Ark overhears a plot to rob Arborium of its wood, a natural resource more precious than gold. Can he stop the plan and save his home before it's too late?
Author: Ronald Carter
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415243179
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 598
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This is a guide to the main developments in the history of British and Irish literature, charting some of the main features of literary language development and highlighting key language topics.
Author: Magnus Maclean
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 260
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