The Poachers: A Tale (1863)

By Ewan Hugh MacLachlan

Book Overview

The Poachers: A Tale is a novel written by Ewan Hugh MacLachlan in 1863. The story is set in the Scottish Highlands and follows the lives of several characters who are involved in poaching, an illegal activity that involves hunting game on someone else's property. The main character, Angus MacTavish, is a skilled poacher who is constantly pursued by the gamekeeper, Donald MacPherson. As the story progresses, Angus becomes involved in a love triangle with two women, Morag and Mary, which adds a romantic element to the plot. The novel explores themes of class conflict, social justice, and the struggle for survival in a harsh landscape. It also offers a glimpse into the way of life of the Scottish people during the 19th century. Overall, The Poachers is a captivating tale of adventure, love, and the consequences of breaking the law.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: 1120338050
• ISBN13: 9781120338051
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"