The Span o' Life: A Tale of Louisbourg & Quebec by McLennan and McIlwraith

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Author McLennan, William, 1856-1904
Author McIlwraith, Jean N. (Jean Newton), 1859-1938
Illustrator Myrbach-Rheinfeld, Felician, Freiherr von, 1853-1940
LoC No. 99001579
Title The Span o' Life: A Tale of Louisbourg & Quebec
Alternate Title The Span o' Life: A Tale of Louisbourg and Quebec
Note Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Gardner Buchanan
Summary "The Span o' Life: A Tale of Louisbourg & Quebec" by William McLennan and J.N. McIlwraith is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers on the life of Hugh Maxwell, a Scottish Jacobite contending with the fallout from the failed rebellion of Prince Charles. Set against the backdrop of Canadian history, it explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the personal horrors of war, with a focus on Maxwell's romantic entanglements and attempts to navigate a turbulent political landscape. At the start of the narrative, Hugh Maxwell finds himself in London after the disaster of Culloden, struggling with his precarious position as a man linked to the Jacobite cause. In an effort to blend in with the locals, he adopts a disguise but soon becomes embroiled in a dramatic rescue of a lady in distress, which leads to an encounter with the Vicomte Gaston de Trincardel. As the story unfolds, Hugh is drawn into the complex social dynamics between English officials and Scottish exiles, while simultaneously navigating his budding feelings for Margaret Nairn, a spirited young woman with her own connections to the Jacobite cause. Lucy, Hugh's estranged wife, unexpectedly re-enters his life, complicating his emotions and commitments in a world fraught with danger and deception. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 33731
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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