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Title: The adventures of Rob Roy
Original Publication: United Kingdom: George Routledge and Sons,1873.
Note: Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "The Adventures of Rob Roy" by James Grant is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life and exploits of Rob Roy MacGregor, a Scottish folk hero and outlaw from the clan MacGregor during a tumultuous period in Scottish history. The story is centered around themes of loyalty, revenge, and the struggle for justice against oppression, showcasing the main character's courageous and often defiant spirit against his foes. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the serene yet rugged Scottish landscape where Colin Bane and young Oina, children from the outlawed MacGregor clan, are tending to their cattle. Their peaceful moment is soon shattered by the arrival of hostile Highlanders, known as the MacRaes, who threaten them and steal their cattle. In a desperate attempt to defend Oina, Colin risks his life and suffers a grievous injury. As he submits to his fate, the narrative hints at the impending arrival of Rob Roy, who is portrayed as a heroic figure committed to avenging the wrongs inflicted on his clan and protecting the innocent, setting the stage for a powerful tale of vengeance and honor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Grant, James, 1822-1887
EBook No.: 69420
Published: Nov 24, 2022
Downloads: 73
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Biographical fiction
Subject: Outlaws -- Fiction
Subject: Rob Roy, 1671-1734 -- Fiction
Subject: Scotland -- History -- 1689-1745 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The adventures of Rob Roy
Original Publication: United Kingdom: George Routledge and Sons,1873.
Note: Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "The Adventures of Rob Roy" by James Grant is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life and exploits of Rob Roy MacGregor, a Scottish folk hero and outlaw from the clan MacGregor during a tumultuous period in Scottish history. The story is centered around themes of loyalty, revenge, and the struggle for justice against oppression, showcasing the main character's courageous and often defiant spirit against his foes. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the serene yet rugged Scottish landscape where Colin Bane and young Oina, children from the outlawed MacGregor clan, are tending to their cattle. Their peaceful moment is soon shattered by the arrival of hostile Highlanders, known as the MacRaes, who threaten them and steal their cattle. In a desperate attempt to defend Oina, Colin risks his life and suffers a grievous injury. As he submits to his fate, the narrative hints at the impending arrival of Rob Roy, who is portrayed as a heroic figure committed to avenging the wrongs inflicted on his clan and protecting the innocent, setting the stage for a powerful tale of vengeance and honor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Grant, James, 1822-1887
EBook No.: 69420
Published: Nov 24, 2022
Downloads: 73
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Biographical fiction
Subject: Outlaws -- Fiction
Subject: Rob Roy, 1671-1734 -- Fiction
Subject: Scotland -- History -- 1689-1745 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.