John Buchan Livres

. Thistle Publishing, bright clean copy, no markings, with dustjacket, Professional booksellers since 1981

Set during the 1745 Rebellion, this novel is the story of Francis Birkenshaw, a young man from a good Border family, who grows up in Edinburgh determined to live a life of villainy and debauchery. He ends up in the service of both sides during the Jacobite Rebellion.

Who is John Macnab? Three Scottish landowners receive a note which tells them that he intends to poach from their estates without being caught, though if he does he will donate money to a good cause. The reactions of the landowners differs considerably.

22 Escape Stories by Various Authors ISBN 0 7064 1174 9

This charming one-of-a-kind classic is a beautiful compilation which includes the timeless story, The Magic Walking-Stick and several additional Arabian Nights classic stories including; The Seven Voyages of Sinbad, The Story of the Magic Horse, The Story of the Fisherman and the Genie and more.

Featuring supernatural elements, this collection showcases early novellas and stories by Scottish author John Buchan, primarily set in the evocative Scottish Borders. Originally published in 1902, it included five tales, later expanded for the US market in 1918 to incorporate four new narratives. The blend of haunting themes and rich landscapes invites readers into a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, highlighting Buchan's storytelling prowess.

About the massacre of Glencoe. Published in Scotland