Young Barbarians (1901)

By Ian Maclaren

Book Overview

Young Barbarians is a novel written by Ian Maclaren and published in 1901. The story is set in a small Scottish village and revolves around a group of young boys who are known as the ""young barbarians"". These boys are mischievous and often get into trouble, but they are also full of energy and enthusiasm.The main character of the book is a young minister named John Baird, who has recently moved to the village with his wife. Baird is initially skeptical of the young barbarians, but he soon comes to appreciate their energy and spirit. He begins to take an interest in their lives and tries to guide them towards more positive pursuits.The book explores themes of youth, community, and the role of religion in shaping young minds. It also touches on issues of poverty and social inequality, as many of the young barbarians come from disadvantaged backgrounds.Overall, Young Barbarians is a heartwarming and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on youth and community in early 20th century Scotland.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: 1165802074
• ISBN13: 9781165802074
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"