The Master of Ballantrae

The Master of Ballantrae is a novel by the renowned Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. It tells the story of two brothers, James and Henry Durie, who are both born into a wealthy family in Scotland during the 18th century. James is the older brother and is known as the Master of Ballantrae, while Henry is the younger, more reserved brother.The novel follows the lives of the two brothers as they grow up and their relationship becomes increasingly strained. James is a charismatic and adventurous man who is loved by all who know him, but he is also selfish and ruthless. Henry, on the other hand, is quiet and reserved, but also loyal and honorable.As the story progresses, the brothers become involved in the Jacobite uprising, which was a political movement aimed at restoring the Stuart monarchy to the throne of Scotland and England. James becomes a leader in the rebellion, while Henry remains loyal to the British government.The Master of Ballantrae is a tale of family, loyalty, and betrayal. It is a classic novel that explores themes of honor, duty, and the corrupting influence of power. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.From the writer of Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, comes another classic adventure. Contents: Summary of Events During the Master�������s Wanderings; The Master�������s Wanderings; Persecutions Endured by Mr. Henry; Account of All that Passed on the Night of February 27, 1757; Summary of Events During the Master�������s Second Absence; Adventure of Chevalier Burke in India; The Enemy in the House; Mr. Mackellar�������s Journey with the Master; Passages at New York; and The Journey in the Wilderness. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.