Glen Tilloch: A Tale (1845)

By Mrs. John Burnett Pratt

Book Overview

Glen Tilloch: A Tale is a novel written by Mrs. John Burnett Pratt and first published in 1845. The story is set in Scotland and follows the life of the main character, Glen Tilloch, who is a young man of humble origins. Glen is a hardworking and ambitious individual who dreams of making a better life for himself and his family.Throughout the novel, Glen faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including poverty, social inequality, and the rigid class system of 19th century Scotland. Despite these challenges, Glen remains determined to succeed and is eventually able to rise above his circumstances through his own hard work and perseverance.Along the way, Glen also falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who comes from a wealthy family. Their relationship is complicated by the differences in their social status, but they are eventually able to overcome these obstacles and find happiness together.Overall, Glen Tilloch: A Tale is a heartwarming story of perseverance, love, and the power of determination in the face of adversity. It provides an insightful look into the social and economic conditions of 19th century Scotland and is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction.Also Includes A Letter From A Blacksmith To The Ministers And Elders Of The Church Of Scotland by Henry Home Kames and John Witherspoon.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: 1436859344
• ISBN13: 9781436859349
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"