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What's Mine's Mine V1

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What's Mine's Mine V1 is a novel written by George MacDonald, a Scottish author and poet. The book tells the story of two families, the Falconers and the MacIntyres, who are bitter enemies due to a long-standing feud. The main character, Malcolm MacIntyre, is a proud and hot-headed man who is determined to reclaim his family's ancestral land, which he believes has been stolen by the Falconers.The story takes place in the rugged and wild Scottish Highlands, where the landscape is as harsh and unforgiving as the people who inhabit it. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the Highlands, as well as the brutal realities of life in this harsh environment.As the story unfolds, Malcolm becomes increasingly obsessed with his desire for revenge against the Falconers. He is willing to risk everything, including his own life and the lives of his loved ones, to achieve his goal. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a wise old hermit, a beautiful and mysterious woman, and a group of Highland rebels who are fighting for their own independence.What's Mine's Mine V1 is a gripping and powerful tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of one of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the world. George MacDonald's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions make this novel a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, adventure, or Scottish literature.It was one well-known in the country, but Rob had filled it after his fancy with imaginative turns and spiritual hints, unappreciable by the tall child of seventeen walking by Ian's side. There was not among the maidens of the poor village one who would not have understood it better than she. It took her fancy notwithstanding, partly, perhaps, from its unlikeness to any story she had ever heard before. Her childhood had been starved on the husks of new fairy-tales, all invention and no imagination, than which more unnourishing food was never offered to God's children.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162716657
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 136
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x7 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 245 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 14. december 2024
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What's Mine's Mine V1 is a novel written by George MacDonald, a Scottish author and poet. The book tells the story of two families, the Falconers and the MacIntyres, who are bitter enemies due to a long-standing feud. The main character, Malcolm MacIntyre, is a proud and hot-headed man who is determined to reclaim his family's ancestral land, which he believes has been stolen by the Falconers.The story takes place in the rugged and wild Scottish Highlands, where the landscape is as harsh and unforgiving as the people who inhabit it. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the Highlands, as well as the brutal realities of life in this harsh environment.As the story unfolds, Malcolm becomes increasingly obsessed with his desire for revenge against the Falconers. He is willing to risk everything, including his own life and the lives of his loved ones, to achieve his goal. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a wise old hermit, a beautiful and mysterious woman, and a group of Highland rebels who are fighting for their own independence.What's Mine's Mine V1 is a gripping and powerful tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of one of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the world. George MacDonald's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions make this novel a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, adventure, or Scottish literature.It was one well-known in the country, but Rob had filled it after his fancy with imaginative turns and spiritual hints, unappreciable by the tall child of seventeen walking by Ian's side. There was not among the maidens of the poor village one who would not have understood it better than she. It took her fancy notwithstanding, partly, perhaps, from its unlikeness to any story she had ever heard before. Her childhood had been starved on the husks of new fairy-tales, all invention and no imagination, than which more unnourishing food was never offered to God's children.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.

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