David Balfour : Being Memoirs Of His Adventures At Home And Abroad, The Second Part: In Which Are Set Forth His Misfortunes Anent The Appin Murder; His Troubles With Lord Advocate Grant; Captivity On The Bass Rock; Journey Into Holland And France; And Singular Relations With James More Drummond Or Macgregor, A Son Of The Notorious Rob Roy, And His Daughter Catriona

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"David Balfour" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The story recounts the adventures of David Balfour, a young man who embarks on an unexpected journey marked by political intrigue, personal growth, and battles of loyalty amidst the complex landscape of 18th-century Scotland. The narrative begins with David's shift from a lowly beggar to a landed laird, entangling him in the dramatic aftermath of the Appin murder and his connections with the notorious figures of the time. The opening of "David Balfour" introduces readers to the titular character on August 25, 1751, as he steps out of the British Linen Company after being recognized as the heir to a lairdship. Feeling the weight of his new status amidst the bustling city of Edinburgh, he resolves to visit family and allies while grappling with the dangerous implications of his circumstances. As his journey unfolds, David encounters a young lady named Catriona Drummond, who reveals her kinship to an accused prisoner. Their brief yet intense interaction sets the tone for David's increasing involvement in the political turmoil surrounding the Appin murder, ultimately leading him to confront significant personal dilemmas as he navigates a treacherous world of loyalty, justice, and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Kevin Handy, John Hagerson, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook: #30870 (A Table of Contents; No illustrations) #589 (No illustrations) #14133 (An illustrated HTML file with a table of contents)

Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catriona_(novel)

Sequel to: Kidnapped, #421.

Release date is 2004-11-23