Son of an Earl. . . Sold for a Slave

by David B. Weems

Book Overview

The 1770s were a turbulent time for the British Empire. Not only were the North American colonies edging towards revolution, but hostilities in Scotland turned neighbors into enemies when it came to serving the crown. Disputes over land and controlling power over the wealth of the countryside left many a manor on guard. The House of Gour in David B. Weems' new historical novel is an example of how the dangers of that time affected one Scottish...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565545621
• ISBN13: 9781565545625
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7