Glenmorven: Or Child Life In The Highlands (1878)

By M M B

Book Overview

Glenmorven: Or Child Life In The Highlands is a novel written by M. M. B. in 1878. The book is set in the Scottish Highlands and follows the life of a young girl named Flora Macdonald. Flora is the daughter of a wealthy landowner and spends her days exploring the rugged countryside, playing with her siblings, and learning about the traditions and customs of her people.As Flora grows older, she becomes more aware of the political and social issues that affect her community. She witnesses the struggles of the Highlanders as they try to maintain their way of life in the face of increasing pressure from the British government. Flora's family is torn between their loyalty to their own people and their desire to assimilate into the larger culture.Throughout the book, Flora's experiences reflect the larger themes of identity, tradition, and change. The novel is written in a descriptive and lyrical style that captures the beauty and harshness of the Scottish landscape. It provides a vivid portrayal of life in the Highlands during the 19th century and offers insight into the complex cultural and political dynamics of the region.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436859395
• ISBN13: 9781436859394
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"