The Bravo Of Perth: Or Voorn The Robber (1824) - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 1120731445 ISBN 13 : 9781120731449

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

""The Bravo of Perth: Or Voorn the Robber"" is a historical novel written by Scottish author James Hogg and originally published in 1824. The story is set in 17th century Scotland and follows the adventures of a notorious outlaw named Voorn, who is known as the ""Bravo of Perth."" Voorn is a skilled swordsman and thief who terrorizes the countryside, but he also has a code of honor that sets him apart from other criminals. The novel is divided into three parts, each of which follows a different phase of Voorn's life. In the first part, we see Voorn as a young man who is falsely accused of a crime and forced to flee his home. He becomes an outlaw and begins to build a reputation as a fearsome fighter. In the second part, Voorn is captured and imprisoned, but he manages to escape and becomes a hero to the people. In the third part, Voorn is hunted down by the authorities and finally meets his end in a dramatic showdown.Throughout the novel, Hogg explores themes of justice, morality, and the nature of heroism. He also provides a vivid portrait of 17th century Scotland, with its rugged landscapes, feudal society, and turbulent politics. ""The Bravo of Perth"" is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to fans of historical fiction, action, and romance.Containing The Uncommon Adventures, Depredations And Miraculous Escapes Of A Bold And Resolute Scotch Robber.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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1120731445
• ISBN 13: 9781120731449
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 68
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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