Author: Anna Buchan
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2452
Book Description
Anna Buchan's 'The Complete Works of Anna Buchan' is a collection of works showcasing the talented Scottish author's diverse literary styles. From heartfelt novels to insightful essays, Buchan's writing delves into themes of rural life, family dynamics, and social change. Her prose is known for its lyrical quality and deep empathy towards her characters, making her a beloved figure in Scottish literature. The historical context of Buchan's works provides a window into early 20th-century Scotland, offering a rich tapestry of culture and traditions. Readers will be captivated by Buchan's ability to weave intricate plots with insightful commentary on human nature. Anna Buchan, also known by her pen name O. Douglas, drew inspiration from her own experiences growing up in Scotland and her deep connection to the land. Her writing reflects her passion for her homeland and her keen observations of society, making her a prominent voice in Scottish literature. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works of Anna Buchan' to readers interested in exploring the depths of Scottish literature and experiencing the captivating storytelling of a talented author. Buchan's works offer a poignant reflection on life, love, and the human spirit, making this collection a timeless addition to any literary enthusiast's bookshelf.
The Complete Works of Anna Buchan
Author: Anna Buchan
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2452
Book Description
Anna Buchan's 'The Complete Works of Anna Buchan' is a collection of works showcasing the talented Scottish author's diverse literary styles. From heartfelt novels to insightful essays, Buchan's writing delves into themes of rural life, family dynamics, and social change. Her prose is known for its lyrical quality and deep empathy towards her characters, making her a beloved figure in Scottish literature. The historical context of Buchan's works provides a window into early 20th-century Scotland, offering a rich tapestry of culture and traditions. Readers will be captivated by Buchan's ability to weave intricate plots with insightful commentary on human nature. Anna Buchan, also known by her pen name O. Douglas, drew inspiration from her own experiences growing up in Scotland and her deep connection to the land. Her writing reflects her passion for her homeland and her keen observations of society, making her a prominent voice in Scottish literature. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works of Anna Buchan' to readers interested in exploring the depths of Scottish literature and experiencing the captivating storytelling of a talented author. Buchan's works offer a poignant reflection on life, love, and the human spirit, making this collection a timeless addition to any literary enthusiast's bookshelf.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2452
Book Description
Anna Buchan's 'The Complete Works of Anna Buchan' is a collection of works showcasing the talented Scottish author's diverse literary styles. From heartfelt novels to insightful essays, Buchan's writing delves into themes of rural life, family dynamics, and social change. Her prose is known for its lyrical quality and deep empathy towards her characters, making her a beloved figure in Scottish literature. The historical context of Buchan's works provides a window into early 20th-century Scotland, offering a rich tapestry of culture and traditions. Readers will be captivated by Buchan's ability to weave intricate plots with insightful commentary on human nature. Anna Buchan, also known by her pen name O. Douglas, drew inspiration from her own experiences growing up in Scotland and her deep connection to the land. Her writing reflects her passion for her homeland and her keen observations of society, making her a prominent voice in Scottish literature. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works of Anna Buchan' to readers interested in exploring the depths of Scottish literature and experiencing the captivating storytelling of a talented author. Buchan's works offer a poignant reflection on life, love, and the human spirit, making this collection a timeless addition to any literary enthusiast's bookshelf.
Jane's Parlour
Author: O. Douglas
Publisher: Rare Treasure Editions
ISBN: 1774643200
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
A domestic tale of country gentlefolk, between the Wars, and their families, friends and acquaintances, mostly in their beloved Scotland, but also in London. Jane’s Parlour is the cosy sanctum where Katharyn, wife, mother of five children and writer, retreats for peace and re-invigoration, serving as a symbol of a settled fulfilling country life.
Publisher: Rare Treasure Editions
ISBN: 1774643200
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
A domestic tale of country gentlefolk, between the Wars, and their families, friends and acquaintances, mostly in their beloved Scotland, but also in London. Jane’s Parlour is the cosy sanctum where Katharyn, wife, mother of five children and writer, retreats for peace and re-invigoration, serving as a symbol of a settled fulfilling country life.
Penny Plain
Author: O. Douglas
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Domestic fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
The Cinderella story of Jean Jardine, a Scottish girl raising her younger brothers on her own... until a mysterious stranger asks for her hospitality. Part romance, part family story, and part small town semi-satire.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Domestic fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
The Cinderella story of Jean Jardine, a Scottish girl raising her younger brothers on her own... until a mysterious stranger asks for her hospitality. Part romance, part family story, and part small town semi-satire.
Farewell to Priorsford
Author: Anna Buchan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
John Buchan
Author: J. William Galbraith
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 145970939X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 721
Book Description
Soldier, spy, politician, bestselling thriller writer, and governor general of Canada — John Buchan was a man of many seasons and talents. An accomplished Scottish journalist, soldier, head of intelligence, and Member of Parliament, John Buchan (1875-1940) is best known for penning thrillers such as The Thirty-Nine Steps. However, as Canada’s 15th governor general (1935-40), Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, played a significant leadership role as a statesman and diplomat. Buchan was the first governor general appointed after the 1931 Statute of Westminster, which gave Canada constitutional equality with Britain. He worked tirelessly for Canadian unity and promoted the sovereignty, and loyalty to the sovereign, of Canada. In 1937 he founded the Governor General’s Awards, still Canada’s premier prizes for literary achievement. Lord Tweedsmuir helped draw Canada, Britain, and the United States closer together to strengthen the democracies threatened by Nazism and Fascism. He was an inspiration to several of his successors and still inspires us today.
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 145970939X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 721
Book Description
Soldier, spy, politician, bestselling thriller writer, and governor general of Canada — John Buchan was a man of many seasons and talents. An accomplished Scottish journalist, soldier, head of intelligence, and Member of Parliament, John Buchan (1875-1940) is best known for penning thrillers such as The Thirty-Nine Steps. However, as Canada’s 15th governor general (1935-40), Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, played a significant leadership role as a statesman and diplomat. Buchan was the first governor general appointed after the 1931 Statute of Westminster, which gave Canada constitutional equality with Britain. He worked tirelessly for Canadian unity and promoted the sovereignty, and loyalty to the sovereign, of Canada. In 1937 he founded the Governor General’s Awards, still Canada’s premier prizes for literary achievement. Lord Tweedsmuir helped draw Canada, Britain, and the United States closer together to strengthen the democracies threatened by Nazism and Fascism. He was an inspiration to several of his successors and still inspires us today.
Unforgettable, Unforgotten
Author: Anna Buchan (pseud. O. Douglas.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Day of Small Things
Author: O. Douglas
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The Family Nobody Wanted
Author: Helen Doss
Publisher: Northeastern University Press
ISBN: 1555538495
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Doss's charming, touching, and at times hilarious chronicle tells how each of the children, representing white, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Korean, Mexican, and Native American backgrounds, came to her and husband Carl, a Methodist minister. She writes of the way the "unwanted" feeling was erased with devoted love and understanding and how the children united into one happy family. Her account reads like a novel, with scenes of hard times and triumphs described in vivid prose. The Family Nobody Wanted, which inspired two films, opened doors for other adoptive families and was a popular favorite among parents, young adults, and children for more than thirty years. Now this edition will introduce the classic to a new generation of readers. An epilogue by Helen Doss that updates the family's progress since 1954 will delight the book's loyal legion of fans around the world.
Publisher: Northeastern University Press
ISBN: 1555538495
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Doss's charming, touching, and at times hilarious chronicle tells how each of the children, representing white, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Korean, Mexican, and Native American backgrounds, came to her and husband Carl, a Methodist minister. She writes of the way the "unwanted" feeling was erased with devoted love and understanding and how the children united into one happy family. Her account reads like a novel, with scenes of hard times and triumphs described in vivid prose. The Family Nobody Wanted, which inspired two films, opened doors for other adoptive families and was a popular favorite among parents, young adults, and children for more than thirty years. Now this edition will introduce the classic to a new generation of readers. An epilogue by Helen Doss that updates the family's progress since 1954 will delight the book's loyal legion of fans around the world.
The Island of Sheep
Author: John Buchan
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Island of Sheep" by John Buchan. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Island of Sheep" by John Buchan. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Rhododendron Pie
Author: MARGERY. SHARP
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913527617
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
It was indeed very difficult for the Laventie children not to be a little priggish. Ann Laventie, the youngest of three children in a long line of anti-social Sussex gentry, doesn't quite fit the mould of her intellectual, elegant, ultra-modern siblings Dick, an artist, and Elizabeth, a high-brow writer. Their father is scholarly and just wealthy enough to focus all his attention on reading and other highbrow pursuits. Ann, on the other hand, worries about being plump, is what might be called a 'people person, ' and appreciates the simpler pleasures. As the young Laventies spend more and more of their time in the glitter of London, their differences grow more pronounced, and when Ann returns home with an unsuitably ordinary fiancé, this dazzling, witty battle of the brows reaches its exhilarating climax. Rhododendron Pie, one of Margery Sharp's rarest and most sought-after novels, was her debut, reportedly written in one month while Sharp worked as a typist and shared a flat in Paddington with two other girls. But it already shows all the charm, humour, and sophistication that characterizes Sharp's beloved later work. First published in 1930, it has, inexplicably, never been reprinted. Until now. This new edition features an introduction by twentieth-century women's historian Elizabeth Crawford. 'A first novel of quite unusual charm, pointedly and gracefully written, and whimsically human' Yorkshire Post
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913527617
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
It was indeed very difficult for the Laventie children not to be a little priggish. Ann Laventie, the youngest of three children in a long line of anti-social Sussex gentry, doesn't quite fit the mould of her intellectual, elegant, ultra-modern siblings Dick, an artist, and Elizabeth, a high-brow writer. Their father is scholarly and just wealthy enough to focus all his attention on reading and other highbrow pursuits. Ann, on the other hand, worries about being plump, is what might be called a 'people person, ' and appreciates the simpler pleasures. As the young Laventies spend more and more of their time in the glitter of London, their differences grow more pronounced, and when Ann returns home with an unsuitably ordinary fiancé, this dazzling, witty battle of the brows reaches its exhilarating climax. Rhododendron Pie, one of Margery Sharp's rarest and most sought-after novels, was her debut, reportedly written in one month while Sharp worked as a typist and shared a flat in Paddington with two other girls. But it already shows all the charm, humour, and sophistication that characterizes Sharp's beloved later work. First published in 1930, it has, inexplicably, never been reprinted. Until now. This new edition features an introduction by twentieth-century women's historian Elizabeth Crawford. 'A first novel of quite unusual charm, pointedly and gracefully written, and whimsically human' Yorkshire Post