Warlock O' Glenwarlock

Warlock O' Glenwarlock is a novel written by George MacDonald, a Scottish author, and poet. The story is set in the fictional Scottish village of Glenwarlock, where a young man named Cosmo Warlock inherits his family's estate after the death of his father. Cosmo is a sensitive and introspective character who struggles to find his place in the world and to understand his own identity. As he explores his new home, Cosmo discovers a hidden room in the castle that contains ancient books and artifacts. He becomes fascinated by the mystical knowledge contained within these texts and begins to study them in secret. Through his studies, Cosmo learns about the power of magic and the existence of otherworldly beings.Meanwhile, the village of Glenwarlock is in turmoil as a group of wealthy landowners attempt to take control of the town's resources and exploit the working-class population. Cosmo becomes involved in the struggle and uses his newfound knowledge to fight against the corrupt landowners and their allies.Warlock O' Glenwarlock is a complex and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, power, and social justice. MacDonald's vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and his lyrical prose create a rich and immersive reading experience. This book is a must-read for fans of fantasy and literary fiction alike.""Weel, it was an awfu' like thing, ye may be sure, to quaiet fowk, sic as we was a'--'cep' for the drinkin' an' sic like, sin' ever the auld captain cam, wi' his reprobat w'ys--it was a sair thing, I'm sayin', to hae a deid man a' at ance upo' oor han's; for, lat the men du 'at they like, the warst o' 't aye comes upo' the women. Lat a bairn come to mischance, or the guidman turn ower the kettle, an' it's aye, 'Rin for Jean this, or Bauby that, ' to set richt what they hae set wrang. Even whan a man kills a body, it's the women hae to mak the best o' 't, an' the corp luik dacent. An' there's some o' them no that easy to mak luik dacent!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.