Father Archangel Of Scotland And Other Essays

By R.B. Cunninghame Graham and Gabriela Cunninghame Graham

Book Overview

Father Archangel of Scotland and Other Essays is a collection of essays written by G. Cunninghame Graham. The book is a compilation of the author's thoughts, observations, and experiences on various subjects such as politics, society, history, and literature. The title essay, Father Archangel of Scotland, is a biographical account of a Scottish monk who traveled to Russia and became a confidant of the Tsar. The other essays in the book include discussions on the Scottish Highlands, the Spanish bullfighting tradition, the French Revolution, and the works of famous writers such as Robert Burns and William Shakespeare. Cunninghame Graham's writing style is characterized by his wit, humor, and keen observation of human nature. The book provides a fascinating insight into the mind of a renowned writer and political activist of the early 20th century.This Work Focuses On The Gaucho As Plains Nomad, Rather Than As Herder Of Cattle. Includes A Chapter The Horses Of The Pampas, And Other Information On Gauchos And Horses In A Vanishing Race.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: 1162966068
• ISBN13: 9781162966069
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"