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_aCrockett, S. R. _q(Samuel Rutherford), _d1860-1914 |
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_aThe Men of the Moss-Hags : _bBeing a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aSequel: Lochinvar, #45495. | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-04-25 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Men of the Moss-Hags" by S. R. Crockett is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of William Gordon, the central character, as he recollects his youth amidst the turbulent times of the Covenanters in Scotland, focusing on friendship, childhood adventures, and the impact of conflict on his family and community. The book pays homage to the past while exploring themes of loyalty, courage, and the complexities of familial love in a time of strife. The opening of the novel introduces William Gordon and his close bond with his cousin, Maisie May, as they play games on the picturesque hills overlooking the Black Water of Dee. The idyllic setting is juxtaposed with the grim realities of their time, where fear of soldiers and violence looms ever-present. As they navigate their childhood games that mimic the harshness of their world, William's father rides to the Duchrae for a Covenanting meeting, highlighting their engagement in the larger conflicts of society, which foreshadows the challenges and sacrifices that will deeply affect William's family and future. The stage is set for the story to evolve around themes of adventure, camaraderie, and the harsh truths of a nation in conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aCovenanters -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aScotland -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction | ||
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