The adventures of Rob Roy by James Grant
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About this eBook
| Author | Grant, James, 1822-1887 |
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| Title | The adventures of Rob Roy |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: George Routledge and Sons,1873. |
| 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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Biographical fiction |
| Subject | Outlaws -- Fiction |
| Subject | Rob Roy, 1671-1734 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Scotland -- History -- 1689-1745 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69420 |
| Release Date | Nov 24, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 101 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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