02952cam a22004333u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500250014526400510017030000470022133600260026833700260029433800360032050000310035650800140038752015650040153400620196665300160202865300400204465300220208465300440210665300490215065300370219965300330223665300320226965300400230165300320234165300370237365300460241085600430245699900190249976046UtSlPG20260610134747.0mcr n260607r20251896utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aStables, Gordon,d1840-191010aShoulder to shoulder 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2025  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2025-05-08  aAl Haines  a"Shoulder to Shoulder: A Story of the Stirring Times of Old" by Gordon Stables is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set largely in the Scottish Highlands, the book centers around retellings of family stories from the era when the Jacobite risings and the Napoleonic wars shaped Britain and Scotland. The likely main characters include the narrator's grandfather, John Robertson, his extended family, and vivid Scottish figures drawn from both history and legend. The novel promises tales of loyalty, bravery, and conflict, rooted in Scottish tradition and family pride, appealing to readers interested in historical fiction and the spirit of the Highlands.  The opening of the book introduces a reflective narrator who recounts vivid memories of his beloved grandfather, affectionately called Auld-da, and the stories he shared during their evenings by the fireside. These stories are steeped in Highland mythology, family adventures, and especially the drama of war, focusing on both historical battles and personal episodes. The first chapters establish a strong sense of place and tradition, immersing readers in Scottish folklore, music, and patriotism through tales of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the 1745 rebellion, the conflicted loyalties of the narrator's ancestors, and harrowing stories of heroism, such as Fiona's midnight ride for help. The narrative blends sentiment, humor, and high adventure, setting the stage for a multi-generational saga of family, faith, and national struggle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cLondon: John F. Shaw and Co., 1896  aWar stories  aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aAdventure stories  aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction  aYouth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aGrandfathers -- Juvenile fiction  aSoldiers -- Juvenile fiction  aCourage -- Juvenile fiction  aYouth and death -- Juvenile fiction  aLoyalty -- Juvenile fiction  aStorytelling -- Juvenile fiction  aHighlands (Scotland) -- History, Military40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/76046  c116771d116771