| Author |
Buchan, John, 1875-1940 |
| Title |
Salute to Adventurers
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salute_to_Adventurers
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Aldarondo, Carol David and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Salute to Adventurers" by John Buchan is a historical novel set in the late 17th century. The story revolves around the protagonist Andrew Garvald, a young man embarking on a journey of self-discovery against the backdrop of political unrest and personal challenges in Scotland as he prepares to attend college in Edinburgh. The narrative is infused with themes of adventure, societal conflict, and the impetus for exploration. The opening of the novel introduces us to Andrew Garvald, whose fate is foretold by a gypsy. At 18, he leaves his troubled home life, where his father is a fugitive due to political strife, to pursue his education in Edinburgh. As he travels, he faces a relentless downpour that complicates his journey, leading to a series of encounters that set the stage for his adventures. Notably, he meets a girl singing a defiant song, which greatly impacts him. His journey takes a dramatic turn when he unwittingly stumbles into a group labeled ‘Sweet-Singers,’ led by the volatile Muckle John Gib, which leads him further into turmoil and conflict, reflecting the turbulent world he inhabits. The stage is thus set for his further trials in this whirlwind of encounters, exploring his character's resolve and the challenges of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Glasgow (Scotland) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Scottish Americans -- Virginia -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Jamestown (Va.) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10046 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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