James Grant

Broschiertes Buch

Laura Everingham

Or The Highlanders Of Glen Ora (1864)

Beschreibung

Laura Everingham: Or The Highlanders Of Glen Ora is a novel written by James Grant and published in 1864. The story is set in the Scottish Highlands and follows the life of the titular character, Laura Everingham. Laura is a young Englishwoman who inherits a large estate in the Highlands after the death of her father. She decides to move to Scotland to take possession of her inheritance and meets a group of Highlanders who live on the land. As Laura tries to adapt to her new surroundings, she becomes embroiled in a feud between the Highlanders and a neighboring clan. She also finds herself drawn to one of the Highlanders, a handsome and brave young man named Donald Macalister. However, their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds and the ongoing conflict between their clans.Throughout the novel, Laura must navigate the complex social and political landscape of the Highlands, while also dealing with personal challenges and romantic entanglements. The book offers a vivid portrayal of Scottish culture and history, as well as a compelling story of love and adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

James Grant was a Scottish novelist and miscellaneous writer, born on 1 August 1822 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was a distant relative of the renowned author Sir Walter Scott. Grant was a prolific writer, producing around 90 books throughout his career, including a significant number of yellow-back novels. His works spanned various genres, with a focus on historical fiction, adventure, and military tales, often reflecting his keen interest in Scottish and British history. Despite being less well-known today, Grant enjoyed considerable popularity during his lifetime, with his books being widely read. His writing was characterized by rich detail, strong character development, and a focus on historical events. Grant's ability to weave together adventure, drama, and historical contexts made him a respected figure in 19th-century literature. He passed away on 5 May 1887 at the age of 64 in London. While his works may not have achieved the lasting fame of some contemporaries, his contributions to historical fiction and popular literature of the time were significant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 412
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. März 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 594g
• ISBN-13: 9781104138097
• ISBN-10: 1104138093
• Artikelnr.: 26458440