Oxley, J. Macdonald (James Macdonald) 1855-1907 creator Rainey, W. (William) 1852-1936 text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Donalblane of Darien" by J. Macdonald Oxley is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Donalblane, a young Scotsman deeply inspired by William Paterson's ambitious plan to establish a Scottish colony at Darien in Panama. The novel unfolds against the backdrop of 17th-century Scotland's venture into new territory and explores themes of adventure, national pride, and the perils of colonization. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the significant historical context and key characters. Donalblane, adopted by a shipowner named Alexander Blane, has grown into an adventurous boy filled with the ambition to join the Darien expedition. As the narrative begins, we learn about the struggles faced by Paterson in organizing the colony while establishing the intrigue of young Donalblane, who is determined to prove himself worthy of adventure. The text sets the stage for a thrilling journey filled with hopes, challenges, and the spirit of exploration, as Donalblane prepares to leave Scotland behind for the promise of the New World. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-09-14 Produced by Al Haines Original publication data not identified Adventure stories Boys -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33722 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33722 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133753.0 33722