Auld Fernies' Son: A Story In Five Parts (1881)

By Mary Charlotte J. Leith

Book Overview

Auld Fernies' Son: A Story in Five Parts is a novel written by Mary Charlotte J. Leith and originally published in 1881. The story is set in Scotland and follows the life of a young man named Robert Fernie. Robert is the son of a wealthy landowner, but he is not content with his privileged life and instead longs for adventure and excitement. As the novel progresses, Robert becomes involved in various escapades and encounters a range of characters, including a group of smugglers and a beautiful young woman named Mary. Along the way, he must also confront his own inner demons and come to terms with his place in the world.The novel is divided into five parts, each of which explores a different aspect of Robert's life and experiences. Throughout the book, Leith's writing is characterized by vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and a keen eye for detail. The story is a compelling exploration of themes such as class, identity, and the search for meaning in life. Overall, Auld Fernies' Son is a classic work of Scottish literature that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th century Scotland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436783372
• ISBN13: 9781436783378
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"