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| Author | : Colin MacFarlane |
| Publisher | : Random House |
| Total Pages | : 200 |
| Release | : 2011-03-25 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1845968433 |
Enid Blyton wrote about the Famous Five - wholesome kids who were always up to some adventure or other - but during the 1960s Glasgow boy Colin MacFarlane had his own gang: the Incredible Gorbals Diehards. These were young boys trying to survive in one of the world's toughest areas, the infamous slums of Glasgow. During the gang's daily adventures, they came across a plethora of undesirable characters, including foul-mouthed drunks, thieves, razor-flicking gang members, con men, fly men and street brawlers. Through it all, MacFarlane and his band of brothers retained their sense of humour while roaming the filthy, stench-ridden Gorbals backstreets. In the third volume of his acclaimed memoirs, bestselling author Colin MacFarlane reveals what it was like to grow up on the streets of the Gorbals during this period. Be prepared to be shocked and entertained at the adventures of the gang that called themselves the Incredible Gorbals Diehards.
| Author | : Colin MacFarlane |
| Publisher | : Random House |
| Total Pages | : 181 |
| Release | : 2011-07-22 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1780571682 |
Colin MacFarlane was born in the Gorbals in the 1950s, 20 years after the publication of No Mean City, the classic novel about pre-war life in what was once Glasgow's most deprived district. He lived in the same street as its fictional 'razor king', Johnnie Stark, and subsequently realised that a lot of the old characters represented in the book were still around as late as the 1960s. Men still wore bunnets and played pitch and toss; women still treated the steamie as their social club. The razor gangs were running amok once again, and filth, violence, crime, rats, poverty and drunkenness abounded, just like they did in No Mean City. MacFarlane witnessed the last days of the old Gorbals as a major regeneration programme, begun in 1961, was implemented, and, as a street boy, he had a unique insight into a once great community in rapid decline. In this engrossing book, MacFarlane reveals what it was really like to live in the old Gorbals.
| Author | : Michael Fry |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 603 |
| Release | : 2017-08-10 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1784975818 |
Beloved, reviled – and not only by Glaswegians – Glasgow isn't just the Industrial Revolution nor the Victorian slums. Founded in the sixth century, its forebears pushed back the Romans. The roof of its cathedral, founded in the twelfth century, survived the Reformation. Its fifteenth-century university welcomed Adam Smith and the Enlightenment. It prospered from sugar, tobacco, cotton and slavery in the eighteenth century, and saw the rise of the Red Clydesiders in the twentieth. Glasgow's not just a city, it's an urban civilization in itself, unique and fruitful. Its denizens have seen the city rise and fall, they have survived bombs and demolitions, and somehow kept their humour intact. Now these people and this city play a pivotal role in Scotland's future, and in the future of the UK. It's time for a book that tells the story in all its complexity.
| Author | : John Buchan |
| Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 258 |
| Release | : 2020-12-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1528762371 |
"The House of the Four Winds" is a 1935 adventure novel by the Scottish novelist John Buchan. It is set in the fictional European country of Evallonia in the early 1930s, and explores the influence of some Scottish visitors in the toppling of a corrupt government - and the reinstatement of a monarchy. This text is a must-read for anyone who has enjoyed its prequel, "Castle Gay", or any of Buchan's writing, and it would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. The chapters of this book include: 'The Man with the Elephant', 'The House of the Four Winds', 'Diversions of a Marionette', 'Difficulties as a Revolutionary', 'Surprising Energy of a Convalescent', 'Arrivals at an Inn', 'Splendide Mendax', 'Night in the Woods', etcetera. Many texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.
| Author | : Robert Crawford |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 848 |
| Release | : 2009-01-30 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 0199888973 |
From Treasure Island to Trainspotting, Scotland's rich literary tradition has influenced writing across centuries and cultures far beyond its borders. Here, for the first time, is a single volume presenting the glories of fifteen centuries of Scottish literature. In Scotland's Books the much loved poet Robert Crawford tells the story of Scottish imaginative writing and its relationship to the country's history. Stretching from the medieval masterpieces of St. Columba's Iona - the earliest surviving Scottish work - to the energetic world of twenty-first-century writing by authors such as Ali Smith and James Kelman, this outstanding account traces the development of literature in Scotland and explores the cultural, linguistic and literary heritage of the nation. It includes extracts from the writing discussed to give a flavor of the original work, and its new research ranges from specially made translations of ancient poems to previously unpublished material from the Scottish Enlightenment and interviews with living writers. Informative and readable, this is the definitive single-volume guide to the marvelous legacy of Scottish literature.
| Author | : John Buchan |
| Publisher | : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2021-02-08 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir was a Scottish novelist, historian, and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada, the 15th since Canadian Confederation. John Buchan combined a successful career as an author of thrillers, historical novels, histories and biographies with a parallel career in public life. Buchan wrote superb action novels, including the spy-catching adventures of Richard Hannay. Buchan wrote superb action novels, including the spy-catching adventures of Richard Hannay, whose exploits are described in The Thirty-Nine Steps, Greenmantle, Mr. Standfast, The Three Hostages, and The Island of Sheep. Apart from Hannay, Buchan created two other leading characters in Dickson McCunn, the shrewd retired grocer who appears in Huntingtower, Castle Gay, and The House of the Four Winds; and the lawyer Sir Edward Leithen, who features in the The Power-House, John Macnab, The Dancing Floor, The Gap in the Curtain and Sick Heart River. During Buchan’s last years he was still productive as a writer, and published notable historical biographies, such as Montrose, Sir Walter Scott, and Cromwell. RICHARD HANNAY STORIES THE THIRTY-NINE STEPS GREENMANTLE MR. STANDFAST THE THREE HOSTAGES THE COURTS OF THE MORNING THE ISLAND OF SHEEP LEITHEN STORIES THE POWER-HOUSE JOHN MACNAB THE DANCING FLOOR THE GAP IN THE CURTAIN SICK HEART RIVER DICKSON MCCUNN AND THE 'GORBALS DIE-HARDS' HUNTINGTOWER CASTLE GAY THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR WINDS NOVELS SIR QUIXOTE OF THE MOORS JOHN BURNET OF BARNS WITCH WOOD THE BLANKET OF THE DARK THE FREE FISHERS THE HALF-HEARTED A LODGE IN THE WILDERNESS A LOST LADY OF OLD YEARS THE PATH OF THE KING PRESTER JOHN SALUTE TO ADVENTURERS
| Author | : John Buchan |
| Publisher | : Delphi Classics |
| Total Pages | : 9100 |
| Release | : 2013-11-17 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1909496588 |
John Buchan’s ‘shocker’ adventure novels have entertained readers for over a century and now, for the first time in publishing history, readers can explore the author’s complete fictional works in a single collection. This comprehensive eBook presents numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 2) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Buchan’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * ALL 29 novels, with individual contents tables * Special series contents table for the Richard Hannay and Dickson McCunn novels * Even includes rare works, like the children’s novel THE MAGIC WALKING-STICK and the author’s last novel THE LONG TRAVERSE, appearing here for the first time * Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the novels and other works * Several novels are illustrated with their original artwork * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry and the short stories * Easily locate the poems or short stories you want to read * The complete short stories and poetry, fully indexed in chronological order * Includes a selection of Buchan’s non-fiction, including his celebrated biographies on Sir Walter Scott, Lord Minto and King George V * Features Buchan’s rare autobiography, published shortly after his death – explore Buchan’s literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres * UPDATED with 7 non-fiction works and corrected texts CONTENTS: The Richard Hannay Series The Dickson McCunn Trilogy The Edward Leithen Novels The Novels Sir Quixote of the Moors (1895) John Burnet of Barns (1898) A Lost Lady of Old Years (1899) The Half-Hearted (1900) A Lodge in the Wilderness (1906) Prester John (1910) The Power-House (1913) The Thirty-Nine Steps (1915) Salute to Adventurers (1915) Greenmantle (1916) Mr Standfast (1919) The Path of a King (1921) Huntingtower (1922) Midwinter (1923) The Three Hostages (1924) John Macnab (1925) The Goddess from the Shades (1926) Witch Wood (1927) The Magic Walking-Stick (1927) The Courts of the Morning (1929) Castle Gay (1930) The Blanket of the Dark (1931) The Gap in the Curtain (1932) A Prince of the Captivity (1933) The Free Fishers (1934) The House of the Four Winds (1935) The Island of Sheep (1936) Sick Heart River (1941) The Long Traverse (1941) The Short Stories The Short Stories of John Buchan The Poetry The Poetry of John Buchan The Non-Fiction The African Colony (1903) Preface to ‘The German Fury in Belgium’ (1917) by L. Mokveld The Battle of the Somme: Second Phase (1917) A Book of Escapes and Hurried Journeys (1922) The Last Secrets (1923) Days to Remember (1923) Lord Minto (1924) Montrose (1928) Sir Walter Scott (1932) Oliver Cromwell (1934) Men and Deeds (1935) The King’s Grace (1935) The Interpreter’s House (1938) The Autobiography Memory Hold-The-Door (1940)
| Author | : John Buchan |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 6020 |
| Release | : 2024-01-11 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
The Complete Works of John Buchan (Unabridged) is a comprehensive collection of the acclaimed author's novels, including the iconic 'The Thirty-Nine Steps.' Buchan's writing style is characterized by its mastery of suspense and adventure, making his works timeless classics in the world of literature. His ability to intertwine historical events with thrilling plots set him apart as a pioneering figure in the genre of spy fiction. The collection showcases Buchan's knack for creating intricate narratives that keep readers engaged from start to finish. With a keen eye for detail and a talent for crafting memorable characters, Buchan's work continues to captivate audiences around the globe. John Buchan, a Scottish author and historian, draws on his own experiences in diplomacy and intelligence to bring a sense of authenticity to his storytelling. His background as a war correspondent during World War I lends depth and credibility to his depictions of espionage and political intrigue. Buchan's unique perspective adds layers of complexity to his narratives, making them both entertaining and thought-provoking. I recommend The Complete Works of John Buchan (Unabridged) to readers who enjoy thrilling tales of adventure and espionage. Buchan's masterful storytelling and captivating characters make this collection a must-read for anyone seeking a literary escape into a world of suspense and intrigue.
| Author | : John Buchan |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 6127 |
| Release | : 2023-12-29 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
The Complete Novels of John Buchan offers readers a comprehensive collection of the author's literary works, encompassing a variety of genres such as adventure, mystery, and historical fiction. Buchan's novels are characterized by their fast-paced plots, intricate storytelling, and vivid descriptions of landscapes and characters. The literary style of the book is deeply rooted in the early 20th century, reflecting the author's own experiences as a soldier, politician, and diplomat. Each novel is a testament to Buchan's remarkable ability to create suspenseful narratives that keep readers engaged from beginning to end. The collection also showcases Buchan's keen insight into human nature and his exploration of themes such as loyalty, courage, and patriotism. John Buchan's works continue to be celebrated for their enduring relevance and timeless appeal. Fans of classic literature and thrilling tales will find this collection to be an essential addition to their library.
| Author | : Agnes Owens |
| Publisher | : Birlinn |
| Total Pages | : 409 |
| Release | : 2011-09-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0857901400 |
The complete life work of Agnes Owens in short stories - everything from Gentlemen of the West, Lean Tales, People Like That and 14 brand new unpublished stories. Witty and dark, Owens' spare prose shocks and delights. Her talent for pithy, unsettling tales is as sharp as ever, confirming her place as one of Scotland's finest contemporary writers.
