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This is the story of two brothers set during & after the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745, often referred to as "the Forty-five", in Scotland, India & America.
An incident in the rebellion of 1746, by David Morier
The narrator of this book is done by Mackellar, the loyal steward to the Durie of Durisdeer family, which consists of an old lord and this two sons - James, the Master of Ballan ...more
This book is being discussed by the 19th Century Literature Yahoo Group.
This is the story of two brothers set during & after the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745, often referred to as "the Forty-five", in Scotland, India & America.
An incident in the rebellion of 1746, by David Morier
The narrator of this book is done by Mackellar, the loyal steward to the Durie of Durisdeer family, which consists of an old lord and this two sons - James, the Master of Ballan ...more
You don't hear much about this book, but I believe it is every bit as worthy as Treasure Island and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. I guess you might call it gothic. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this years ago, and will go to my re-read list.
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It is hard to remember a sadder and more despairing book than this one, despite the fact that it was written by the same author of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, which also does not shine with its positive and optimistic message. Still, I am glad I read it because I know little of this writer other than the well-known titles, and I must admit that I like his style despite feeling the weight of years.
Difficile ricordarsi un libro piú triste e disperato di questo, nonostante lo abbia scritto lo stesso ...more
Difficile ricordarsi un libro piú triste e disperato di questo, nonostante lo abbia scritto lo stesso ...more
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