Synopsis
Spirited frontier and cultural collision unfold through one man’s extraordinary journey
This historical tale follows a Scottish youth’s life from Edinburgh’s bustle to the distant frontiers of North America. Against a backdrop of Jacobite memory, a young man named Roderick Campbell adapts to surprising roles as he seeks family and meaning. From lively town scenes and bold street characters to tense cross-cultural encounters, the story blends folklore, migration, and early colonial commerce. It delves into how one person can bridge two worlds—even as loyalties shift and danger lingers just beyond the next river bend.
In vivid scenes, readers meet bold townsfolk, clever cadies, and steadfast women as old grievances and new alliances shape a perilous, intimate journey. The narrative threads together personal loss, survival, and the pull of home, all set within a richly drawn historical landscape. Expect a mix of adventure, myth, and a frontier spirit that questions what it means to belong.
What you’ll experience:
- A vividly rendered Highland upbringing and a move toward unfamiliar cultures
- Portraits of towns, taverns, and trading posts that define early transatlantic life
- Encounters with Native communities, frontier diplomacy, and personal transformation
- Moments of humor, danger, and quiet reflection as history unfolds through one man’s eyes
Ideal for readers who enjoy immersive historical fiction, frontier life, and character-driven epics inspired by real-world eras and legends.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book elucidates the captivating life of Roderick Campbell, a Scottish Jacobite who was fiercely loyal to the Stuart cause. His adventures begin in 1745 when he joins the Jacobite army under the young Prince Charles Edward Stuart, also known as the Young Pretender. Through Campbellâs eyes, we witness the early Jacobite advances into England, their retreat after reaching Derby, and the eventual defeat at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. The author masterfully weaves historical events with Campbellâs personal narrative, shedding light on the complexities of the Jacobite uprising and its aftermath. The book delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. As it explores the motivations and consequences of those involved in the Jacobite cause, this book offers a thought-provoking and immersive account of a pivotal period in Scottish and British history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331548553_0
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The Curious Career of Roderick Campbell (Classic Reprint)
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Forgotten Books, 2015
ISBN 10 : 1331548551
ISBN 13 : 9781331548553
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 310 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25968560/2
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