Legendary Tales of the Highlands (Volume 2 of 3) : A sequel to Highland Rambles

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lauder, Thomas Dick, Sir, 1784-1848

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Legendary Tales of the Highlands (Volume 2 of 3)" by Sir Thomas Dick Lauder is a collection of narrative folklore written in the early 19th century. This volume continues the tradition of storytelling rich in Scottish myth and legend, featuring characters such as the brave and noble Charley Stewart and others, combining adventure with moral themes at its core. The opening portion introduces us to Charley Stewart, a young boy who showcases his bravery when he rescues an infant from an eagle's nest. Set in a picturesque Scottish landscape, the story unfolds with Charley's courage amidst peril, as he befriends Rosa, the infant he saves. Through a series of intense and dramatic events, including his confrontation with the eagle, the narrative establishes Charley's character as heroic and gentle, setting the stage for the overarching themes of courage and sacrifice. The intense emotions in this gripping opening hint at deeper connections among the characters, sowing seeds for the development of relationships as the tale progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2019-02-21