Steps On The Mountains: A Tale (1858)

By Amelia Mary Loraine

Book Overview

Steps On The Mountains: A Tale is a historical novel written by Amelia Mary Loraine and published in 1858. Set in the early 19th century, the novel follows the story of a young woman named Gertrude, who lives in the English countryside with her family. Gertrude is a spirited and independent young woman who dreams of adventure and exploration.One day, Gertrude meets a group of travelers who are planning an expedition to the mountains of Scotland. She is immediately drawn to their sense of adventure and decides to join them on their journey. Along the way, Gertrude faces many challenges and obstacles, including harsh weather conditions and dangerous terrain.As the group of travelers makes their way up the mountains, they encounter a number of interesting characters, including a group of Scottish rebels who are fighting for independence from England. Gertrude becomes involved in their cause and finds herself torn between her loyalty to her country and her desire for adventure.Throughout the novel, Loraine explores themes of independence, courage, and patriotism. She also provides a vivid and detailed description of life in the early 19th century, particularly in rural England and Scotland. Overall, Steps On The Mountains: A Tale is a captivating and engaging novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and adventure stories.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: 1104471167
• ISBN13: 9781104471163
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"