02723cam a22004093u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000520011324500230016526400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450800470040552013270045253400450177965300390182465300400186365300500190365300440195365300330199765300320203065300310206265300520209365300480214565300600219385600430225399900170229621738UtSlPG20260610133512.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aBallantyne, R. M.q(Robert Michael),d1825-189410aHunted and Harried 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-06-07  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"Hunted and Harried" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds during the tumultuous period of the late 17th century in Scotland, focusing on the struggles of the Covenanters against oppressive forces. The narrative centers around Will Wallace, a young soldier grappling with his conscience as he witnesses the brutality inflicted on innocent people by the King's dragoons. The book explores themes of loyalty, rebellion, and the moral complexities faced by those caught in a time of political and religious strife.  The opening of the book introduces us to a troop of dragoons navigating the rugged terrain of Dumfriesshire, intent on capturing a man named Andrew Black, suspected of aiding the rebellious Covenanters. In the midst of their pursuit, we meet Will Wallace, a young and conflicted trooper who is increasingly horrified by the violence and cruelty he witnesses in his role. His moral dilemma comes to a head during a scuffle with a fellow soldier, where he protects two terrified girls and ultimately chooses to abandon his duties as a dragoon. The scene establishes an atmosphere of tension and highlights the personal struggles of the characters as the larger conflict between tyranny and resistance unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction  aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction  aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction  aSoldiers -- Juvenile fiction  aHunting -- Juvenile fiction  aClergy -- Juvenile fiction  aCovenanters -- Persecutions -- Juvenile fiction  aHorsemen and horsewomen -- Juvenile fiction  aScotland -- History -- 17th century -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21738  c62884d62884