02406cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500770014126400510021830000470026933600260031633700260034233800360036850000310040450800290043552014710046453400450193565300640198085600430204499900170208722321UtSlPG20260610133520.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMunro, Neil,d1864-193010aJohn Splendid: The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-08-15  aProduced by David Widger  a"John Splendid: The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn" by Neil Munro is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the Scottish Highlands and follows the protagonist, Colin Elrigmore, as he returns home to Inneraora after years of military service abroad, only to find his homeland rife with unrest and conflict. The narrative intertwines themes of adventure, personal growth, and the contrasts between the tranquil countryside and the upheaval brought about by external and internal strife.  The opening of the book introduces Elrigmore as he reflects on his long-awaited homecoming, dreaming of how he would be received after his time at Glasgow College and his service in the foreign wars. As he rides into town, he is initially filled with nostalgia, only to be confronted by grim signs of unrest: corpses hanging from the gallows and hints of lawlessness in the town. This melancholy setting is driven home when he discovers his mother's death upon his arrival. Themes of longing, loss, and the harsh realities of life unfold, leading Elrigmore to face several societal changes and conflicts, including the complex dynamics between rival clans, particularly the Campbells and MacLachlans. This rich backdrop sets the stage for the audience to explore Elrigmore's character development and the challenges he will confront in a land marked by both beauty and turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- History -- Charles I, 1625-1649 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22321  c63465d63465