The Relicks Of A Saint: A Right Merry Tale (1816)

By Ferdinand Farquhar

Book Overview

The Relicks of a Saint: A Right Merry Tale is a novel written by Ferdinand Farquhar and first published in 1816. The story follows the adventures of a group of travelers who stumble upon a mysterious and ancient monastery in the Scottish Highlands. Inside, they discover the relics of a saint, including a magical silver casket that is said to hold the key to eternal life.As the travelers attempt to unravel the secrets of the monastery and the casket, they are drawn into a series of bizarre and often comical situations. Along the way, they encounter a host of colorful characters, including a band of mischievous monks, a beautiful and enigmatic woman, and a group of ruthless bandits.As the story unfolds, the travelers must confront their own fears and desires, as well as the darker aspects of human nature. With its blend of adventure, humor, and philosophical inquiry, The Relicks of a Saint is a unique and engaging work of literature that continues to captivate readers today.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: 1104920859
• ISBN13: 9781104920852
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"