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100 1 _aBlack, William,
_d1841-1898
245 1 0 _aMacleod of Dare
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-04-08
508 _aProduced by Robert Cicconetti, Patricia A Benoy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net.
520 _a"Macleod of Dare" by William Black is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centralizes around Sir Keith Macleod, the last surviving son of Lady Macleod, as he prepares to leave his home at Castle Dare for London. The narrative explores themes of family, duty, and the contrast between the wildness of the Scottish Highlands and the sophistication of urban society. The opening of the novel introduces us to Castle Dare, illuminating the emotional weight that Lady Macleod carries as she bids farewell to her only remaining son, Keith. Surrounded by memories of her other sons who have fallen in battle, she is proud yet sorrowful as Keith embraces his youthful spirit, ready for adventure. The poignant moment is heightened by their cousin Janet's efforts to maintain a sense of cheerfulness despite the family's grief. As the scene progresses, Keith’s spirited nature becomes evident through his dialogue and interactions with the people around him, including the piper and his dear cousin Janet, who worry about his departure. The contrasting emotions set the stage for his journey away from the familiar rugged beauty of Mull into the bustling life of London, suggesting the intertwining of their fates as they navigate matters of heart and heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScotland -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15587
999 _c56975
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