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John Buchan was a Scottish author and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada. He wrote a series of books that follow the adventures of Richard Hannay, an expatriate Scot who was first introduced in the classic novel The Thirty-Nine Steps.

Best known for penning the spy thriller The Thirty-Nine Steps, author and politician John Buchan produced dozens of fiction and non-fiction works over the course of his career. The Path of the King is a sprawling epic that takes the reader on a trip through the lives of centuries'... Read Full Overview

The Path of the King is a novel written by the Scottish author John Buchan. The book is set in the medieval era and follows the journey of a young man named Dickson McCunn, who is a successful grocer in Glasgow. One day, McCunn decides to take a break from his mundane life and... Read Full Overview

In a prologue to the novel, three men discuss around a campfire the notion that the 'spark' of masterful men may be transmitted down from generation to generation, and even though it may smoulder for generations and may seem lost, will reappear and flare up when the time is right... Read Full Overview

"The Path of the King" by John Buchan is an adventurous thriller set against a backdrop of political intrigue and historical settings. The novel follows the protagonist, who becomes embroiled in a complex web of conspiracy and espionage involving royalty and international relations... Read Full Overview

"The Path of the King" by John Buchan is a captivating work of historical fiction exploring the lives and legacies of kings and rulers throughout history. This meticulously prepared edition offers readers an unforgettable adventure into the world of royalty and power.

"The Path of the King" by John Buchan is a captivating work of historical fiction exploring the lives and legacies of kings and rulers throughout history. This meticulously prepared edition offers readers an unforgettable adventure into the world of royalty and power.

The three of us in that winter camp in the Selkirks were talking the slow aimless talk of wearied men. The Soldier, who had seen many campaigns, was riding his hobby of the Civil War and descanting on Lee's tactics in the last Wilderness struggle. I said something about the stark... Read Full Overview

When Biorn was a very little boy in his father's stead at Hightown he had a play of his own making for the long winter nights. At the back end of the hall, where the men sat at ale, was a chamber which the thralls used of a morning-a place which smelt of hams and meal and good... Read Full Overview

In this classic and timeless series of short stories, we experience a fascinating sequence of historical episodes and heroic adventures, from the Vikings to the historical period of Abraham Lincoln. The tales and adventures also include many other periods of history showcasing... Read Full Overview