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The Right Stuff is a novel written by Ian Hay, first published in 1910. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of two young men, Dickson McCunn and Wee Jaikie, who come from different backgrounds but share a common desire for adventure and success.Dickson... Read Full Overview

The Right Stuff is a novel written by Ian Hay and first published in 1910. The book is a humorous and satirical look at the life of a young man named James Corrance, who is determined to succeed in life and make a name for himself. The story follows James as he navigates his... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The first and most-serious-but-one ordeal in the life of Robert Chalmers Fordyce-so Robert Chalmers himself informed me years afterwards-was the examination for the Bursary which he gained at Edinburgh University. A bursary is what an English undergraduate would call a "Schol."... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Robert Chalmers Fordyce arrived in Edinburgh pretty evenly divided between helpless stupefaction at the sight of a great city and stern determination not to be imposed upon by the inhabitants thereof. His fears were not as deep-seated as those of Tom Pinch on a similar occasion,... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Right Stuff: Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern... Read Full Overview

"The Right Stuff: Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton" by Ian Hay offers a unique glimpse into the British experience during World War I. This meticulously prepared print edition revives a classic of war fiction, blending humor and satire with insightful observations... Read Full Overview

"The Right Stuff: Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton" by Ian Hay offers a unique glimpse into the British experience during World War I. This meticulously prepared print edition revives a classic of war fiction, blending humor and satire with insightful observations... Read Full Overview